David Pynor

Partner

Tel: 020 3587 7905 / +1 332 205 639

Email: dpynor@bostonhale.com

Overview

David leads Boston Hale’s Data & Technology practice, with a particular focus on supporting US law firms investing in innovation, AI and legal technology. Working alongside a specialist team, he delivers senior permanent and contract hires across legal innovation, data, change and technology-led transformation.

He takes a consultative approach to recruitment, working closely with hiring teams to advise on role scope, required skillsets, budget and strategic priorities before starting the process. Known for his candid and straightforward style, he isn’t afraid to challenge and works with clients to solve complex hiring challenges, particularly within legal innovation and AI-enabled roles.

Specialisms & Market Coverage

David recruits across three core areas:

 - US Legal Innovation, AI & Legal Technology
Supporting US law firms with hires across innovation, legal technology, AI, data and analytics. Typical roles include Innovation Lead, Manager or Director, Innovation Attorney, CTO, CIO, Chief Innovation Officer and Director of Innovation & AI. His work includes placing key hires to help firms translate strategy into practical capability, as demonstrated in a recent customer success story.

 - UK Data & Analytics (Contract & Permanent)
Roles including Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Architect, Head of Data Science, AI Product Manager and senior data leadership positions.

 - UK Change & Transformation (Contract & Permanent)
Programme and Project Managers, Digital Transformation Leads, Business Analysts, Enterprise and Solutions Architects, and Change & Communications leadership.

He and his team work across sectors including media, ecommerce, consulting, public sector, retail, property management and telecoms.

Experience & Track Record

Since 2008, he has recruited within the data, technology and digital space and has grown Boston Hale’s Data & Technology practice into a high-performing team with deep market knowledge. His work combines hands-on delivery with advisory insight around team structure, hiring trends and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Many of Boston Hale’s longest-standing client relationships sit within his practice, reflecting a clear focus on consistency, quality and long-term outcomes.

Supporting Candidates & Talent Communities

He works closely with an established and growing US network across legal innovation, AI and technology. Alongside this, he has a well-developed UK contractor base, built through years of delivering into data, transformation and technology roles across multiple sectors.

Clear communication, honest feedback and a well-run process underpin his approach, resulting in consistent delivery and successful outcomes for both clients and candidates.