Job Specifications
Overview
We are recruiting a Head of Data to join the IT leadership team of a global professional services organisation. This is a strategic, senior role responsible for developing, implementing, and embedding a firmwide data strategy that positions data as a critical business asset.
The role will focus on improving data governance, quality, integration, and accessibility to support regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, reporting, automation, and the adoption of AI-enabled solutions.
This opportunity is well suited to a senior data leader with experience in a law firm or comparable professional services environment, who combines strong technical understanding with excellent stakeholder engagement and change leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
Define, deliver, and embed a firmwide data strategy aligned to business and technology objectives.
Chair a cross-functional Data Council, driving governance, standards, and strategic decision-making.
Lead initiatives to improve data quality, consistency, and integration across enterprise systems.
Establish and maintain data taxonomies, dictionaries, and data flow transparency.
Partner closely with Risk & Compliance teams to proactively manage data risk and regulatory obligations.
Support the delivery of key initiatives including:
Data cleansing and restructuring
Knowledge and records management system implementations
Automation and AI enablement
Implementation of a central data platform (eg Microsoft Fabric)
Work with IT leadership to shape technology strategy and contribute to annual budgeting.
Drive cultural change, ensuring partners and staff understand the value and purpose of data.
Identify, recruit, and manage data resources as required.
Skills & Experience
3+ years' experience in a senior data role within a law firm or comparable professional services organisation.
Proven ability to influence and advise Partners, C-suite, and senior stakeholders.
Strong experience delivering data governance, quality, and integration initiatives.
Experience supporting reporting, automation, and AI through structured data foundations.
Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to non-technical audiences.
Strong change management and stakeholder management capability.
Commercially aware, pragmatic, and results focused.
Desirable:
Data protection qualifications (eg IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM).
Personal Attributes
Credible, confident, and comfortable operating at leadership level.
Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills.
Collaborative and people-focused approach.
Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, global environment.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a firmwide data function, with genuine influence over governance, reporting, automation, and AI strategy in a global professional services environment.
About the Company
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