OverviewAre you ready to redefine the future of Legal and Compliance in a digital-first world and deliver smarter, faster, and leaner legal excellence? This role guides a transformative journey, turning traditional approaches into forward-thinking strategic partnerships. Design a bold digital agenda, harnessing AI, automation, and analytics to enhance compliance, legal agility, and ethical business practices. You will drive cost efficiency and embed pioneering technology into the DNA of our operations. In-person working is typically three days per week, with flexibility to accommodate individual needs.AstraZeneca is where innovation meets impact. Our work transforms lives by developing medicines through innovative science and leading digital technology platforms. We empower teams to perform at their peak by fostering an environment that encourages experimentation with sophisticated technologies like AI and machine learning, under a data-led, globally collaborative approach. Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join us on this exciting journey!AccountabilitiesDigital Strategy & Transformation: Partner with enterprise architecture, IT Business partners and other strategic IT roles to define and implement a comprehensive digital Technology strategy and roadmap for the Legal and Compliance functions, aligned to enterprise-wide digital goals.Cost Optimisation & Operational Efficiency: Design and implement a cost optimisation strategy using automation, legal process outsourcing to Global Business Services, AI and data analytics.AI & Sophisticated Technology Enablement: Scout, assess, and implement best-in-class legal tech and compliance AI solutions.Partner Engagement & Change Management: Serve as the key liaison between Legal, Compliance, IT, Procurement, Risk and external vendors to drive aligned digital execution.Governance, Risk & Compliance Oversight: Ensure digital tools and AI platforms used within L&C align with data privacy, cybersecurity, auditability and record-keeping standards.Essential Skills/ExperienceDirect experience of defining technology strategies and accompanying implementation roadmaps within an IT function or Legal/Compliance business function.Demonstrate success in cost optimisation initiatives within professional or regulated services / industry.Legal & Compliance Digital Transformation – Proven expertise in architecting and implementing digital strategies that modernise legal operations and compliance frameworks delivering measurable efficiency, transparency and cost savings.Legal Tech Platforms – Deep knowledge of industry-leading platforms such as eDiscovery tools (Relativity, Exterro), legal hold and matter management systems, and AI-powered legal analytics. Proven deep knowledge of legal and compliance software and platforms serving all legal and compliance disciplines and processes.Risk and controls for compliance or equivalent experience – Proficient in deploying coordinated GRC solutions (e.g., ServiceNow GRC) to improve regulatory tracking, risk reporting, and compliance automation.Strategic use of AI/ML models and robotic process automation (RPA) in Legal Operations: Improving efficiency by streamlining tasks like contract review, regulatory updates, risk identification, and audit preparation.Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Compliance – Advanced knowledge of global privacy regulation (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, AI Act) and frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) with hands-on experience in compliance tooling, data governance, and third-party risk assessments.Translating complex legal and compliance challenges into digital strategies that align with business goals and regulatory mandates.Multidisciplinary Leadership: Effective at influencing and collaborating with Legal & Compliance Leadership, IT leadership, CISO organizations and external counsel to drive digital enablement.Desirable Skills/ExperienceExtensive prior experience in technology aligned to compliance and legal functions in large organisations or a consultancy background in thought leadership for these business areas.We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates perform at their best. If you need any adjustments, please complete the section in the application form. #J-18808-Ljbffr