PermanentUp to £145,000 + generous benefits packageHybrid - 60% on-siteOur client, a prestigious international law firm, is seeking a Head of Platforms to drive strategy, innovation, and operational excellence across its core technology estate. You''ll play a pivotal role in delivering secure, scalable, and resilient systems that underpin legal and business services. Working at the intersection of infrastructure, security, automation, and legal technology, you''ll lead transformative initiatives, from cloud adoption and platform modernisation to automation and security optimisation, while influencing the firm''s technology strategy at the highest level. Job Title: Head of Platforms Job Type: Permanent Working arrangement: Hybrid (60% office/40% remote)Office Location: Central London Salary: Up to £145,000 + very generous benefits package The Role: Own the strategy and multi-year roadmap for enterprise platforms, aligning with business priorities and regulatory requirements. Lead platform domains including infrastructure (Azure), security operations, endpoints, data integration, and applications/DMS (iManage). Ensure high availability, resilience, and performance across all platforms, including disaster recovery and continuity planning. Embed security-by-design principles, partnering closely with Information Security on risk, compliance, and audit readiness. Drive automation and standardisation, leveraging IaC and modern tooling to reduce operational risk and cost. Lead inci