Job Title AI Manager | Head of AI
Location Liverpool with travel to Manchester and Lancashire offices
Reporting Lines CTO
Benefits
25 days Annual Leave per annum – increasing to 32 days
BUPA Private Healthcare
Prolonged (Long Term) Disability Scheme
Contributory Pension Scheme
Death in Service Benefit
Employee Bonus Scheme
Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
Buy and Release Annual Leave Scheme
Status Permanent, Full Time
Salary £Negotiable
About Us Brabners is a Top 100 Commercial Law Firm with a 200 year heritage based in the Northwest with offices in Liverpool, Manchester and Preston. We are a forward looking organisation with a reputation for quality legal services.
We are a commercial law firm – our people are entrepreneurial and independently minded, our focus is on ambitious businesses and their owners, and our approach is outcome-based and practical
We hold an ‘outstanding’ Investor in Customers rating and have held Investor in People status for 20 years, currently at Gold standard.
Highly motivated and well trained people are key to delivering the high levels of service our client and the business expects. We are a people business, and our reputation heavily depends on the expertise, motivation and engagement of our people.
We have high expectations of our people, but we offer a lot in return with a supportive, inclusive and engaging working environment and exposure to good quality work and an excellent training environment. Working at with us is both personally and professionally fulfilling. Relationships are important and we have a friendly and inclusive culture built around core values of mutual support and respect, honesty and integrity, understanding and caring about the service we deliver to clients linked to enjoying what we do.
It is an ingrained element of our culture that we recruit and retain well rounded people who live outside of the office as well as in it. Our reputation helps us attract real stars who value our approach to work and life.
People are integral to our business and are treated as individuals. Candidates can expect to be involved in forums, committees and steering groups and receive an invitation to our infamous annual staff conference where they will collaborate with colleagues from all offices to achieve firm wide goals, objectives and of course have fun in the process.
About The Department
The structure of the IT consists of the following:
• Service Delivery Team
• Apps & Data Team
• Infrastructure Team
• Security Operations Team
• IT Training Team
• IT Projects
The Role
What you’ll be doing:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary AI Manager to lead the development of our Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence (AI CoE). In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping our AI strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring the responsible implementation of AI technologies across our business.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Develop a comprehensive AI strategy aligned with the company's business objectives.
• Define the scope and goals of the AI CoE, outlining key milestones and deliverables.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative culture within the AI CoE.
• Identify and evaluate potential areas where AI and ML technologies can be leveraged to drive
operational efficiency, improve user/client experience, and enhance risk management.
• Research cutting-edge AI technologies, algorithms, and methodologies that can be applied in
the legal sector and evaluate their potential value and feasibility for the business.
• Establish training programs to upskill existing employees in AI concepts and tools, developing
AI champions throughout the business.
• Develop and enforce ethical guidelines for AI usage within the business.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and industry standards.
• Facilitate collaboration between different teams to identify and prioritise AI opportunities & drive
operational efficiency.
• Work closely with and influence a diverse set of stakeholders to integrate AI solutions into
existing workflows.
• Oversee the end-to-end development and deployment of AI projects.
• Contribute to regular updates on the strategy and implementation progress.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Implement monitoring mechanisms to assess the performance of AI systems.
• Gather feedback and continuously iterate on models and processes to enhance effectiveness.
Essential:
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
technologies, including various algorithms, neural networks, deep learning, natural language
processing (NLP) etc..
• Proven experience in leading AI and ML initiatives, preferably in a managerial or leadership
role.
• Familiarity with Big Data Technologies and distributed computing frameworks to leverage these
technologies for processing and analysing large datasets.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google
Cloud Platform (GCP) to deploy and manage AI models on the cloud for scalability and cost-
efficiency.
• Awareness of Cybersecurity and Data Privacy threats, and the ability to implement robust
security measures to protect sensitive financial data and AI systems.
• Experience building, deploying, and supporting secure software throughout the AI development
life cycle.
• Experience in implementing and using Microsoft CoPilot in a corporate environment.
• Experience in establishing and managing AI teams or centres of excellence.
• Awareness of ethical considerations related to AI, such as fairness, bias, transparency, and
privacy. Knowledge of relevant regulations, such as data protection laws and industry-specific
compliance requirements, in the context of responsible and compliant AI implementations.
• Exceptional human relations and communication (written, verbal, and listening) skills will be
necessary to effectively communicate across disciplines and stakeholders.
• Project management skills and a track record of successfully delivering AI projects.
• A demonstrated ability to provide vision and strategic direction.
• Demonstrable experience in presenting analytical information in understandable reports and
business plans.
Desirable
• A degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Experience working with legal specific AI solutions.
If you are passionate about driving the integration of AI in a dynamic and innovative environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to shape the future of our organization.
Equal Opportunities and Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to equal opportunities in all areas of the business. We encourage and support people to be themselves and achieve their best, which will positively impact on clients and the communities in which we operate as a business and where our employees and clients live. We offer an inclusive and supportive working environment, enabling all colleagues to achieve their full potential in line with their career aspirations and abilities.
Should candidates require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please do let us know what we can do to support and facilitate the experience.