Implementation Lead - Customer Success at Avvoka
United Kingdom
<h2><strong>We’re Avvoka</strong></h2><p><span><strong>Join us in building the next generation of legal drafting technology.</strong></span><br/><span>We help teams move faster through complex contracts using automation, collaboration and AI — with lawyers firmly in control. We’re one of the hottest scale-ups in our discipline, with both our headcount and revenue increasing by 70% year on year.</span></p><p><span>We’re trusted by leading law firms, banks and enterprises, we’ve grown rapidly through product strength and word of mouth. Now, we’re scaling from a product-led company into a global brand.</span></p><p><span><strong>You’ll help shape the design, storytelling and experiences that define the next era of legal technology.</strong></span></p><h2><span><strong>Why Join Us</strong></span></h2><p><span>This is a rare opportunity to build the Avvoka brand from the ground up — not inherit it. You’ll be part of a small, ambitious team with the freedom to create, experiment and raise the bar for legal tech.</span></p><p><span>You’ll work alongside smart, supportive people who move fast and care deeply about quality. If you’re motivated by ownership, pace and visible impact, you’ll feel at home here.</span></p><h2><span><strong>The Role</strong></span></h2><p><span>We’re looking for a <strong>Implementation Lead</strong> to own and scale the delivery of Avvoka’s software products. You’ll lead a team of implementation CSMs who configure Avvoka, integrate it with customer systems, and deliver a seamless onboarding experience. This role is responsible for ensuring enterprise clients achieve rapid time to value, adopt best practices early, and are set up for long-term success from day one. You’ll define how implementation is delivered at Avvoka, balancing speed, quality, and scalability across our largest and most complex customers.</span></p><h2><span><strong>Role Details</strong></span></h2><ul> <li><p><span><strong>Department:</strong> Customer Success</span></p></li> <li><p><span><strong>Track:</strong> Manager</span></p></li> <li><p><span><strong>Reports to:</strong> Head of Customer Success</span></p></li> <li><p><span><strong>Direct Reports:</strong> 5 Implementation CSMs</span></p></li> <li><p><span><strong>Location:</strong> Remote-first (WeWork Waterloo)</span></p></li> <li><p><span><strong>Working Hours:</strong> Generally 9:00–17:30 GMT, with 1 hour’s lunch break</span></p></li> <li><p><span><strong>Compensation:</strong> Competitive, based on experience</span></p></li> <li><p><span><strong>Start Date:</strong> Flexible — we’d love you to join soon</span></p></li> </ul><h2><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h2><ol> <li> <p><strong>Lead & grow the implementation team</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Recruit, mentor and coach a high-performing team of implementation CSMs.</p></li> <li><p> Run regular 1:1s, performance plans and clear development paths.</p></li> <li><p>Create hiring and onboarding playbooks so the team scales reliably.</p></li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>Own end-to-end client implementations</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Run discovery, scoping, configuration and handover for strategic customers.</p></li> <li><p>Deliver integrations (APIs, SSO, data migrations) and custom automation when required.</p></li> <li><p>Ensure project plans, milestones and stakeholder comms are crystal clear and delivered on time.</p></li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>Build repeatable playbooks, processes & automation</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Create standardised implementation templates, checklists and automation to reduce manual effort.</p></li> <li><p>Implement SLAs, project KPIs and a playbook for common implementation patterns.</p></li> <li><p>Continuously measure and reduce time-to-live for new customers.</p></li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>Partner across Product, CS & Sales</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Feed customer requirements back to Product — help prioritise product improvements that reduce implementation effort.</p></li> <li><p>Work with Sales to produce accurate scoping and handover artefacts.</p></li> <li><p>Collaborate with Customer Success to ensure adoption milestones and ROI are met post-go-live.</p></li> </ul> </li> </ol><h2><strong>What Success Looks Like</strong></h2><p>To ensure your application has the best opportunity of success, your CV could cover the below measures of success with quantifiable results (e.g. percentages, growth, reductions, impact)</p><ul> <li><p>Reduced average time-to-production for implementations from X weeks → Y weeks (e.g., 40% reduction).</p></li> <li><p>Increased customer onboarding completion rate (or first-month active usage) by X% and maintained NPS/CSAT ≥ target.</p></li> <li><p>Built or scaled a team from N → M engineers, with documented playbooks and</p></li> </ul><h2><strong>What You’ll Bring</strong></h2><p>The ideal candidate would have:</p><ul> <li><p><strong>Management </strong>experience of a Customer Success team, delivering technical SaaS implementations & onboarding <strong>OR </strong>several years experience as an excellent <strong>Senior Customer Success Manager</strong></p></li> <li><p>Strong technical aptitude: APIs, SSO/OAuth, data migration, and comfort reading/debugging code/configs.</p></li> <li><p>A bias toward execution, structure, and accountability, with the judgment to adapt when needed.</p></li> <li><p>Excellent customer-facing skills — able to run discovery workshops, present to senior execs and translate needs into delivery plans.</p></li> </ul><p><strong>Bonus points if</strong></p><ul> <li><p>You have experience in legal tech, CLM, contract automation, or related workflows.</p></li> <li><p>You’ve worked with Ruby on Rails or have prior exposure to Avvoka-style template/automation systems.</p></li> </ul><p><strong>Core attributes we value across all roles:</strong></p><ul> <li><p>Adaptability in dynamically evolving settings</p></li> <li><p>A proactive, solution-focused mindset with ownership</p></li> <li><p>A collaborative spirit, supporting and mentoring others</p></li> </ul><p><em>💡 If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway — you might be just the candidate we’re looking for.</em></p><h2><strong>Our Hiring Process</strong></h2><ol> <li><p><strong>CV Review:</strong> Our People team reviews all applications carefully.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Screening Call (15m):</strong> A quick virtual chat with our People team to learn more about you and answer any initial questions.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Stage 1 – Assessment Interview (30–45m):</strong> A virtual assessment interview with the Hiring Manager focused on your experience and approach.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Stage 2 – Senior Interview (for senior roles):</strong> An additional conversation with members of the leadership team.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Meet the Team:</strong> Where possible, we’ll invite shortlisted candidates to visit our WeWork Waterloo office to meet the wider team.</p></li> </ol><p>We aim to make an offer to the successful candidate within a month of application, but this will vary by role and seniority.</p><h2>Benefits</h2><ul> <li><p>Remote First working - Choose your days in office based on operational requirements</p></li> <li><p>Private health insurance through VitalityHealth (post-probation), including discounted gym memberships</p></li> <li><p>Access to WeWork amenities (coffee, community events, modern workspaces)</p></li> <li><p>Summer Fridays - finish early every other Friday in July and August</p></li> <li><p>Monthly socials and quarterly team events</p></li> <li><p>Annual learning and development budget</p></li> <li><p>Home office IT allowance</p></li> <li><p>25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays</p></li> <li><p>Company pension scheme</p></li> <li><p>Right to request flexible working arrangements</p></li> <li><p>A collaborative, transparent company culture with real opportunities for growth</p></li> </ul><h2>Equal Opportunities</h2><p>We are an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those from underrepresented groups - and are happy to provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process. </p>
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