Manager of Legal Innovation overseeing a team of Innovation Attorneys in a global law firm. Responsible for managing legal innovation projects and implementing technology solutions within the firm.
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing a team of Innovation Attorneys, who serve as expert advisors to various practice groups and offices within the firm
Organizing, assigning, delegating, and coordinating the work of the staff to ensure team and department objectives are met timely and accurately
Formulating local policies and procedures, interpreting and implementing global policies and procedures in the local setting, and developing short- and long-term goals, while ensuring compliance with legal standards
Cultivating a robust pipeline of identified technology needs and opportunities and delivering reliable solutions
Using a data-driven approach to ensure innovation advisory efforts have a positive impact at scale and that the firm’s technology adoption and fluency goals are met
Ensuring the team adopts an AI-First approach, while embracing continuous improvement internally and driving forward internal process refinement and automation
Promoting a collaborative, supportive, and transparent culture within their team, with other members of the AI and Legal Innovation team, and other groups within the Technology & Information Services Department
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Requirements
A juris doctor (JD) or equivalent
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or related work experience, preferably
A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience, including a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney and a minimum of three (3) years of managing a team of innovation professionals
Admission to at least one U.S. State Bar
Benefits
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
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