Legal Technology & AI Attorney - Investment Funds

Overview

A leading global law firm is seeking a Legal Technology & AI Attorney to join the Investment Funds Practice Group. This role is based in any U.S. office, with a preference for New York. The position sits at the intersection of legal practice, technology, and innovation, focusing on how AI and emerging technologies are transforming legal workflows within investment funds transactions.

Responsibilities

AI, Technology & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to apply AI, automation, and emerging technologies to Investment Funds legal work, leveraging a strong understanding of transactional practice and lawyer workflows.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors to develop complex agentic workflows, coordinate attorney testing sessions, and provide feedback to assist in creating bespoke legal solutions.
• Develop agentic workflows, prompt libraries, and projects tailored to the needs of the Investment Funds practice group.
• Evaluate, prototype, and implement AI-assisted tools, document automation solutions, and technology-enabled workflows to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• Participate in technology pilots and assessments, including AI-driven research, drafting, knowledge extraction, and data and market analytics platforms related to Investment Funds.
• Work closely with attorneys, technologists, and administrative teams to design practical, user-centered tools that reflect real-world legal judgment and practice needs.
• Lead training sessions for attorneys and staff to promote effective use of knowledge systems, AI tools, and new workflows.
• Gather and analyze feedback from lawyers and stakeholders to support continuous improvement of knowledge management products, processes, and technology adoption.

Knowledge & Practice Support

• Develop, implement, and maintain knowledge management resources across a range of Investment Funds transactions.
• Review, update, and rationalize standard templates, forms, and precedents to ensure accuracy, consistency with current laws, regulations, market practice, and firm standards, and suitability for technology-enabled workflows.
• Ensure technology-enabled outputs reflect current market terms, deal structures, and regulatory realities.
• Create and maintain guidance materials, playbooks, and reference content to support lawyers and AI-assisted systems.
• Serve as a trusted internal resource for Investment Funds lawyers by providing practical legal judgment and translating substantive expertise into scalable knowledge and technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for AI and emerging technology, with a strong perspective on their application to Investment Funds legal practice and workflows.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, technologists, and administrative professionals.
• Strong initiative and critical-thinking skills, capable of exercising independent judgment in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Creative and strategic thinker open to experimentation, iteration, and multiple approaches to complex problems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines concurrently.
• Commitment to knowledge-sharing, efficiency, and excellence in legal work, with a focus on client service and business impact.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across practice groups and departments.

Experience

• Juris Doctor (J.D.), Bachelor of Laws, or equivalent with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to practice and in good standing in the state where the attorney will be based.
• 3-5 years of experience in Investment Funds legal practice; other transactional backgrounds will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Demonstrated ability to apply legal training to new contexts, including workflow design, tool development, and process improvement.
• Personal or professional coding or technology-related building experience is highly valued.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $250,000 - $300,000, dependent on qualifications and operational considerations.
• Benefits include health care, retirement plans, paid sick and vacation time, parental leave, basic life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and discretionary performance-based bonuses.

Location

• Position based in any U.S. office, with preference for New York.

Additional Information

• The application window closes on Monday, August 17, 2026.
• The employer is committed to equal employment opportunities and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in compliance with local laws.