Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Adoption Specialist to join our Digital Adoption team in our London or Bristol office. The Digital Adoption Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation and utilisation of digital tools and technologies across our firm globally. This position involves working with stakeholders to improve the integration of digital solutions and providing technology training and digital learning programmes aimed at advancing digital transformation and AI proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Digital Tool Adoption & Change Enablement
  • Champion a culture of continuous learning, fostering enthusiasm for adopting and mastering new technologies.
  • Promote the use of digital tools firmwide, ensuring staff can use them effectively for better efficiency.
  • Evaluate existing software and adoption metrics to identify potential gaps in functionality, user experience, and adoption barriers.
  • Support change management efforts by identifying resistance points and developing mitigation plans.
  • Stay current with emerging legal tech and AI trends to inform adoption strategies.
• Learning Design & Delivery
  • Design and deliver engaging training programs (live, virtual, and on-demand) tailored to roles and workflows.
  • Create and maintain learning materials including guides, videos, eLearning modules, webinars.
  • Contribute to the development of AI fluency frameworks and competency mapping aligned with LTC4 standards.
  • Use data to inform continuous improvement of learning initiatives.
  • Support Technology and AI Champions with targeted training and enablement resources.
• Engagement with Stakeholders
  • Collaborate with and gather feedback from legal teams regarding their experiences with digital tools to gain a better understanding of how our people use technology, their challenges, and learning needs.
  • Conduct feedback sessions and usage analysis to identify adoption barriers and opportunities for improvement.
  • Generate actionable insights and recommendations based on user engagement data and feedback.

About the firm

Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, and you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet. We also ensure that everyone's voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You'll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.

We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to:

• Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families.
• Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require.
• Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs.
• We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in digital adoption, learning design, or technology enablement in a professional services or legal environment.
• Strong understanding of legal workflows and the application of digital tools in legal practice.
• Experience creating engaging eLearning content and delivering training confidently across multiple formats.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with tools and technology such as M365, Copilot/Gen AI, Learning Management Systems (e.g. Workday Learning), Document Management Systems (e.g. iManage), time recording software (e.g. Intapp Time).
• Able to quickly self‑learn and adapt to new technologies and applications.
• Able to work effectively as part of an inclusive and fast‑paced team, whilst maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.
• Strong time management and organisational skills; ability to multitask and produce required results with minimal direction.
• A passion for technology and its potential to transform legal processes and client experiences.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependent on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution.
• Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences).
• We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility depending on role/team/client demands.
• We are proud to rank as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
• We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get‑togethers.
• We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture.
• All UK offices have their own artwork collections – including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long‑standing history in supporting the art community especially up‑and‑coming artists.
• We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our Business Plan, shaping the future of our next‑generation law firm.