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Microsoft 365 Architect – Permanent Role (Hybrid, Bristol)
About the Role
Following a period of significant investment in our technology and infrastructure, Osborne Clarke is expanding its IT Strategy & Architecture function. We are creating a dedicated Microsoft 365 Architect role to shape, mature, and maximise the value of our Microsoft 365 estate across the firm.
This architectural role will be pivotal in:
- Defining and delivering our Microsoft 365 strategy, with a focus on Power Platform, SharePoint Online, collaboration architecture, AI enablement, data-driven productivity, and licensing value.
- Ensuring alignment with the firm’s strategic priorities, particularly in AI, data, and digital productivity.
This is a permanent position offering hybrid working from our Bristol office.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Solution Design
- Design and architect end-to-end Microsoft 365 solutions, with a focus on SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and collaboration services.
- Lead SharePoint Online tenant governance, including information architecture, hub sites, site structures, metadata, permissions, content lifecycle, and global navigation.
- Develop and maintain governance blueprints, reference architectures, and best-practice patterns for Microsoft 365 services.
- Act as Technical Design Authority for Microsoft 365 and Power Platform initiatives, providing clear architectural guidance.
- Collaborate with Cyber Security, Operations, and Applications teams to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant solutions.
- Support modern workplace architecture (e.g., Teams, Intune, Windows 365) to ensure alignment with the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Power Platform & AI Enablement
- Define and mature firm-wide Power Platform architecture, including Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages.
- Establish standards for solution design, environment governance, data connections, and lifecycle management.
- Champion automation, workflow optimisation, and AI-driven productivity improvements.
- Support scalable, governed low-code/no-code solutions to enhance business efficiency.
- Safely enable Copilot Studio and AI-driven automation, balancing governance and business value.
AI, Data & Value Realisation
- Align Microsoft 365 architecture with AI and data strategy, promoting secure and effective adoption.
- Identify opportunities to maximise licensing value, including underutilised features and automation.
- Develop roadmaps for investment return from Microsoft 365 and Power Platform capabilities.
- Use usage insights to refine and prioritise Microsoft 365’s role in transforming business outcomes.
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Security, Compliance & Governance
- Collaborate with Cyber Security to align Microsoft 365 with compliance and governance frameworks.
- Configure Microsoft Purview for data governance, retention, DLP, and superior compliance reports.
- Define governance models for Microsoft 365 services, including access controls, lifecycle management, and accountability.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, internal Information Security policies, and risk mitigation.
Adoption, Operations & Partnering
- Support the Change & Transformation team in driving effective Microsoft 365 adoption, communication, and change management.
- Encourage consistent and productive Microsoft 365 tool usage across the firm.
- Work with business stakeholders to identify pain points, productivity gaps, and automation opportunities.
- Maintain the Microsoft 365 architectural backlog and align priorities strategically.
- Collaborate with Operations & Applications for service continuity, incident response, and root cause analysis.
- Develop operational runbooks, monitoring, and SOPs for Microsoft 365 services.
- Ensure clear technical alignment across planning, delivery, and service acceptance.
Licensing, Cost Optimisation & Commercial Support
- Optimise Microsoft 365 licensing models to ensure cost-effectiveness and value.
- Identify underutilised or duplicated licensing capabilities and propose rationalisation strategies.
- Provide licensing guidance and technical input for commercial Microsoft-related decisions.
- Scope, design, and present architecture proposals, cost analysis, and trade-offs to stakeholders.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you should:
- Have strong experience in designing and delivering Microsoft 365 solutions in a complex, preferably global professional services environment.
- Demonstrate deep expertise in SharePoint Online architecture, including tenant design, hub sites, permissions, metadata, governance, and global navigation.
- Show practical experience with the Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages) and demonstrate governance model expertise.
- Have a solid understanding of Microsoft Purview, security, compliance, and data governance.
- Possess good knowledge of Microsoft AI capabilities and their powerful integration into workplace solutions.
- Display proven ability to engage stakeholders, build consensus, and align solutions with business priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical leaders.
- Showcase ability to demonstrate business impact, ROI, and technology value.
- Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and broader awareness of Microsoft technology trends.
- Hands-on experience mitigating technology risks and supporting risk management within projects.
- Demonstrated experience as a Technical Design Authority in large-scale projects.
- Highly organised, analytical, and adaptive, managing multiple priorities effectively.
- A collaborative, proactive mindset, with a strong commitment to improving technology’s value for both clients and people.
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Salary & Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits, including:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Generator insurance
- OC Health, well-being programs, and work-life balance initiatives
- Preferential discounts, financial support, and additional perks
Our Recruitment Process
We review applications on a rolling basis, not strictly by the closing date. At Osborne Clarke, we assess candidates without automated decision-making systems.
Diversity and accessibility are core to our mission. If you require adjustments during recruitment or working with us, please notify us in confidence.
About Us
Osborne Clarke is an international legal practice with 330 Partners and over 1,250 lawyers operating in 26 global locations.
Our sector-focused approach assists clients in addressing current challenges and anticipating future business trends. We thrive on partnerships with clients to design and deliver tailored solutions that drive transformation.
We value diversity, promoting an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves and belong. Our diversity networks, interest groups, and collaborative culture reinforce this vision.
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