Legal Document Production Lead (Team Lead)

About the role

This senior specialist position supports a top‑tier law firm’s Digital Services Group, leading the day‑to‑day legal document production function while creating complex documents to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate document production workflows across legal teams.
• Create, edit, format and finalise complex legal documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF tools.
• Maintain formatting consistency, templates, branding and legal standards.
• Handle document comparisons and mark‑ups with Litera Compare, Draftable and similar tools.
• Proofread and quality‑check documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Support new technology rollouts and continuous‑improvement projects.
• Collaborate with lawyers, LPAs, IT and business services teams.
• Provide guidance on best practices, version control and compliance.

Required profile

• 5+ years’ experience in legal document production within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Proven experience leading or supervising a high‑performing team.
• Strong ability to manage deadlines and complex workflows.
• Enjoys combining technical document expertise with leadership.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Word (complex formatting, styles, TOCs, tracked changes).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, charts).
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint (animations, embedded files).
• Proficiency with PDF tools and document comparison software (Litera Compare, Draftable).
• Familiarity with legal tech systems such as iManage, BigHand, Bundledocs, Kofax PDF, StructureFlow.

What we offer

• Highly competitive salary.
• Pension and healthcare benefits.
• Hybrid working model (3 days remote).
• Life assurance, career progression opportunities.
• On‑site canteen and gym facilities.