Senior Practice Innovation Manager

Overview

A global law firm with approximately 850 lawyers across three continents is seeking a Senior Practice Innovation Manager. This leadership role focuses on transforming how lawyers utilize AI, legal technology, research tools, and innovative workflows to enhance client service. The position involves leading a team of Practice Innovation Attorneys and collaborating with lawyers, clients, and cross-functional teams to develop practical technology solutions and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the Practice Innovation function, setting priorities aligned with firm, client, and practice group needs.
• Supervise and mentor Practice Innovation Attorneys, providing guidance, coaching, and feedback.
• Develop and deliver group and individual training sessions to help attorneys and business professionals effectively use legal technology, AI tools, and improved workflows.
• Prepare and present to practice groups on innovation projects, AI applications, legal technology, and methods to improve lawyer productivity and client service.
• Represent the Practice Innovation team in client meetings, explaining the firm’s use of legal technology and AI tools.
• Support attorneys and business professionals through an "AI as a Service" program, assisting with use cases, prompts, workflows, and adoption.
• Evaluate new legal technologies, AI tools, and service models to identify practical applications for lawyers, clients, and the firm.
• Analyze research request data, practice group priorities, attorney feedback, and client needs to identify trends and develop training and innovation projects.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned, which may occasionally require work outside normal business hours for urgent needs.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required.
• Master’s degree in information or data science, legal technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience as an attorney, legal researcher, practice innovation professional, or legal technology professional within a law firm, legal department, or similar environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, build trust with stakeholders, and meet deadlines in a professional services setting.
• Strong skills in creating and delivering presentations and training on technology, innovation, AI, and practice tools to attorneys and clients.
• Deep knowledge of legal technology, AI tools, research platforms, and innovation trends, with the ability to communicate these concepts practically.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex ideas clearly.
• Service-oriented, collaborative, proactive, and practical with strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment regarding confidentiality, privilege, ethics, and responsible AI use.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for candidates based in California, New York City, or Washington, DC: $190,000 - $250,000.
• Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and location.
• Comprehensive benefits package offered.

Location

• Positions available in California, New York City, and Washington, DC.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online. Responses will be provided to those who closely meet the qualifications. No phone inquiries, please.