Director of Legal AI & Innovation

Overview

The Director of Legal AI & Innovation leads the strategy to enhance client outcomes, efficiency, and profitability through legal technology and artificial intelligence. This role bridges legal practice, technology, and operations by collaborating with attorneys, IT, and leadership to design, implement, and optimize innovative solutions.

This is an exempt position offering fully remote or hybrid work options from one of the organization's office locations. Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the legal technology and AI innovation roadmap
• Advise leadership on technology investments, risk management, and adoption strategies
• Evaluate, pilot, and implement AI-enabled tools and legal technologies
• Optimize workflows, systems, and processes to improve productivity and quality
• Establish governance, standards, and responsible AI use practices
• Translate attorney needs into scalable technology solutions
• Lead cross-functional implementation efforts and manage vendor partnerships
• Drive adoption through training, engagement, and change management
• Measure impact using productivity, adoption, and client service metrics and continuously refine solutions

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in legal operations, legal technology, or a related field
• Strong understanding of law firm workflows and platforms
• Practical experience implementing technology or process improvements
• Experience evaluating or implementing AI strategy in legal and/or professional services environments
• Skills in performance measurement and continuous improvement
• Ability to influence stakeholders across legal and technical teams
• Experience with tools such as iManage, Microsoft 365, and legal AI platforms (e.g., Harvey)
• Background in professional services, legal operations, or a JD/CPA is strongly preferred
• Experience in technology deployment and project management; PMP or similar certification preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit frequently (up to 6 hours per day)
• Ability to maintain a static sitting position for up to 1 hour at a time
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds (approximately 30 minutes per day)

Reasonable accommodations are provided to individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

The employer complies with federal employment laws and provides equal opportunity to all applicants. Applicants are informed of their rights pursuant to federal employment regulations.