Innovation Lawyer - Corporate

• Work with practice group leaders and partners across the CFT Department, the Director of Practice Operations for CFT and LEAP Leadership to identify the highest value use cases for using AI across Corporate PGs
• Work with the LEAP Taskforce to identify and support pilots of the best AI platforms to support those use cases
• Collaborate with existing practice-aligned Innovation Teams to maintain a consistent approach to Innovation activities
• Where new AI technologies are implemented and approved by the firm: Standardize and scale successful AI solutions across Corporate PGs in close collaboration with the LEAP Taskforce
• Serve as a dedicated resource for lawyers seeking AI support, offering responsive, high-touch assistance with prompt design, refinement, and execution
• Assist Corporate PGs in identifying and adopting AI-enabled workflows through proactive outreach and hands-on support developing and executing AI templated prompts that align with the work of the Corporate PGs
• In conjunction with Learning & Development and the LEAP Taskforce, ensure use of AI is embedded within associate training programs and identify where AI can be used as part of junior associate training
• Prepare and deliver technology presentations and trainings related to creative and practical uses for AI across Corporate PGs, and assist in the development of web content that highlights strategies for leveraging AI throughout matter cycles
• Develop a detailed understanding of the firm’s other technologies that support delivery of client work within Corporate PGs, and ensure that these are promoted and used appropriately alongside any new AI-enabled practice technologies.This includes close collaboration and working with the firm’s Knowledge Solutions and Innovation teams

• Corporate lawyer with at least 5 years’ experience of practice in a large US national or international law firm
• Experience in a legal technology role OR a keen interest in AI and proven track record of using technology to support legal practice, with ambition to drive AI transformation
• Detailed understanding of key workflows that exist in corporate work and a process-driven mind-set
• Gravitas to win the respect of partners and other colleagues, the ability to establish a rapport with all team members, and ability to persuade and influence people to change their established working practices
• Strong communicator with excellent inter-personal skills and experience of internal and external training
• A can-do attitude, with a driven, enthusiastic and energetic approach, willing to roll sleeves up to learn new skills and set an example to others
• Strongly service-oriented with enthusiasm for the challenges of driving change in a large, multi-office law firm setting
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to support priorities and strategies of the firm in its AI strategy
• An understanding of product development and management, UI/UX concepts, user testing and/or process mapping is highly desirable
• This position may require intermittent travel domestically and internationally

An understanding of product development and management, UI/UX concepts, user testing and/or process mapping is highly desirable

Additional compensation may include an annual discretionary bonus