Michelmores
Solutions Architect
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Solutions Architect – IT Team (Bristol or Exeter)
Are you keen to find an exciting new role where you will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking, agile team? Join Michelmores on this journey.
Why Michelmores?
Michelmores is the destination law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. We help enterprises and individuals navigate change to find a positive future. We are a flexible, friendly, and inclusive organisation, valuing fresh thinking while fostering growth and success.
We go beyond talent; we nurture potential, creativity, and collaboration, empowering our people to thrive both professionally and personally. We actively shape our environment to be open, supportive, and adaptable, ensuring our people—and clients—succeed together.
The Opportunity
An exciting role as a Solutions Architect has become available within our growing IT Team, spanning our Bristol or Exeter office.
You’ll lead the design, development, integration, and optimisation of the firm’s key practice management and business systems, with a special focus on Aderant and Intapp. As our tech champion, you’ll enhance efficiency, data quality, and user experience through innovative application enhancements, automation, and integrations.
You’ll leverage Microsoft 365, Azure, and AI where applicable to automate processes and deliver impactful change. Guiding the business to extract maximum value from internal and third-party applications, you’ll identify inefficiencies and improve practice workflows for Fee Earners while empowering the back-office team.
Key Responsibilities
Automation & Microsoft Technologies
✔ Develop automation using Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Azure services ✔ Build bespoke solutions with C#, SQL, JavaScript, Python, and related technologies ✔ Support reporting, data warehousing, and analytics requirements
Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
✔ Apply AI/LLM expertise to optimise business processes ✔ Deliver AI-enabled solutions within governance and compliance guidelines ✔ Identify high-impact automation/technologies for measurable business value
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Practice Management & Application Development
✔ Design, develop, and enhance Aderant and Intapp-driven solutions aligned with business needs ✔ Build, refine, and maintain integrations with critical systems and third-party platforms ✔ Audit existing configurations and custom frameworks, recommending improvements ✔ Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and meticulously documented
Collaboration & Delivery
✔ Work closely with Business Analysts, Project Managers, and stakeholders ✔ Lead technical execution across the solution lifecycle with clear, accessible communication for non-technical users
Why Join This Team?
Our IT team is driven by innovation. They expertly manage core platforms while championing technology to streamline efficiencies. A squad of forward-thinking IT specialists, Analysts, and Project Managers, they ensure seamless technology rollout across the firm.
Our Approach to Work
We embrace an agile and flexible working model—tailored to the team so we can deliver exceptional client service, foster collaboration, and achieve a healthy home/work life balance.
Our firm-wide commitment to flexibility means we welcome discussions on flexible working. Any prospective employee is encouraged to propose a solution that best meets their professional and personal needs.
Who We’re Looking For
We seek someone who aligns with our core values and culture. The ideal candidate will energise our digital transformation, leading technological advancements to refine business processes—yet another chance to cohesively collaborate on impactful, forward-thinking solutions.
Essential Requirements
✔ Deep familiarity with Microsoft 365/Power Platform/Azure ✔ Strong AI understanding and scalable implementation expertise ✔ Extensive experience in enterprise app development, preferably with Aderant/Intapp ✔ Proven success in delivering elegant integrations, automation, and bespoke solutions ✔ Self-starting yet collaborative team player—consistently bringing fresh perspectives ✔ Strength in communication (articulating complex concepts to diverse audiences)
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Desirable ✔ Legal sector familiarity with BI, reporting, or data warehousing experience
Preferred Traits
✔ Analytical and pragmatic; keeps innovation grounded in results ✔ Proactively spots rises in efficiency and value ✔ Balances technical precision with business awareness ✔ Self-motivated, Able to prioritise and thrive under evolving workloads
About Michelmores
We are a modern, supportive law firm built to last. By broadening horizons and embracing difference, we foster progress. Together, we champion an environment of trust, flexibility, and constant improvement—because inspiration belongs not just in clients’ futures but in our firm and our people.
Equal Opportunities & Recruitment
How to Apply? Contact Sarah McLean (📞 07754 555106) or apply here.
Fair, Inclusive Recruitment Policy: We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Michelmores LLP adheres to safeguarding ethical values, embracing diversity across race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, or sexual orientation throughout all recruitment processes.
For more details on inclusion, see our Inclusion and Belonging page.
Candidate Screening: As part of our recruitment policy, all applicants undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS, adverse media, financial verification, UK work-rights compliance, education/qualification audits. Full details are available from the recruitment team careers@michelmores.com.
Note on Agencies: Only Invitation-only candidates via recruitment agents will be considered. Speculative submissions without prior agency invitation are not permissible.
Join us in building a professional, evolving vision for Michelmores. Together, we strive to be as dynamic as our clients’ futures.
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