Develop and execute the firm’s AI and legal innovation roadmap.
Identify opportunities to improve legal workflows, client experience, and operational efficiency through AI and automation.
Evaluate emerging technologies, platforms, and vendors relevant to legal services delivery.
Lead design and implementation of AI-assisted legal workflows across the client lifecycle.
Collaborate with internal development teams and outside vendors to build scalable technology solutions.
Develop policies and governance frameworks for responsible AI usage within the firm.
Ensure compliance with confidentiality obligations, attorney-client privilege requirements, cybersecurity standards, and applicable professional responsibility rules.
Evaluate and manage relationships with AI, automation, and legal technology vendors.
Help lead organizational adoption of AI-enabled workflows and tools.
Develop internal training, education, and change-management initiatives.
Serve as an internal advisor and subject matter resource on AI capabilities, limitations, and best practices.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in technology, business, operations, legal technology, computer science, information systems, or related field.
5+ years of experience in AI implementation, workflow automation, digital transformation, product management, legal technology, operations strategy, or related fields.
Experience implementing or managing AI-enabled systems in a professional services, legal, healthcare, financial services, or other regulated environment.
Strong understanding of generative AI tools, automation systems, APIs, and workflow orchestration concepts.
Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects and operational change initiatives.
Excellent communication, organizational, and strategic thinking skills.
Familiarity with OpenAI, Anthropic, vector databases, prompt engineering, workflow automation platforms, document automation systems, CRM integrations, and client portal technologies preferred.
Understanding of legal ethics, confidentiality obligations, and professional responsibility considerations related to AI usage preferred.

Director of AI – Legal Innovation

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