Copilot Studio Developer, Guildford

Stevens & Bolton is a leading UK law firm with a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence and client service. The firm’s Transformation & AI function works across legal and business teams to improve how work is delivered, using technology, data and artificial intelligence responsibly, securely and at scale.

We are recruiting a Copilot Studio Developer to support the design, build and ongoing improvement of AI-powered copilots and automations across the firm. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role, working closely with lawyers, Knowledge, IT and Business teams to translate operational and client-facing needs into practical, well-governed AI solutions.

The role will sit within the Technology & Data team and form part of the firm’s wider Transformation & AI capability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop Copilot and automation solutions across Microsoft 365, including Teams and Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Create workflows and integrations using Power Automate, Dataverse and Microsoft 365 data sources
• Build and integrate AI capabilities using Azure services, including Azure AI Foundry, where appropriate
• Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into usable, supportable AI solutions
• Deliver pilot solutions, demos and iterative improvements to support adoption across the firm
• Ensure solutions align with firm standards for security, data protection and governance
• Integrate AI solutions with internal systems, data sources and APIs where required
• Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise solutions to improve reliability, performance and user experience
• Contribute to internal documentation, standards, reusable components and continuous improvement activity
• Stay informed about developments in Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform and Azure AI to inform future capability.
• Hands-on experience building agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio
• Strong experience with Power Automate, including workflow design and integrations
• Experience working with Dataverse, SharePoint and Microsoft 365 connectors
• Experience or working knowledge of Azure AI services, including Azure AI Foundry
• Experience integrating systems via APIs and/or custom connectors
• Understanding of Power Platform environments, ALM and solution packaging
• Experience publishing Copilot solutions to Teams and Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Understanding of governance, security and data protection principles in enterprise environments
• Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders and explain technical concepts in clear, practical terms
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Personal attributes

• Pragmatic, solutions-focused and comfortable working with ambiguity
• Pro-active and innovative, with the initiative to take ownership of delivery
• Comfortable balancing experimentation with risk awareness, governance and sound judgement
• Collaborative, with a strong service mindset and the ability to work effectively with fee earners and business teams colleagues
• Well organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Curious and motivated to continually improve tools, processes and ways of working

Why This Role

This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of AI adoption within a leading professional services firm. You will develop practical, high-impact solutions that improve how people work day to day, while operating within a thoughtful, well-governed and responsible framework.

The role combines hands-on delivery with meaningful engagement across the firm and offers the chance to shape how AI is adopted at scale in a real, regulated environment.