Houston - Senior Manager of Review Workflow and Analytics

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For Business Professionals, Winston & Strawn presents an exciting opportunity to be a part of a leading global law firm. With our commitment to excellence, diversity, a collaborative work environment, and an emphasis on professional growth, Winston offers a platform for individuals seeking to advance their careers in a dynamic and rewarding environment. Winston is known for its collaborative and collegial culture.

We believe teamwork is an essential component in providing high‑quality legal services and we value the talents and skills of our entire business professional team.

The Senior Manager of Managed Review Workflow and Analytics is responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of analytics and technical workflows (including GenAI‑enabled, TAR and CAL workflows) that support Winston’s document review, fact‑development, and related legal services within the E‑Discovery & Information Governance practice. Reporting to the Managing Director, this strategic leadership role focuses on developing and scaling advanced technology‑driven review methodologies, collaborating closely with attorneys and review managers, and ensuring the effective adoption and training of GenAI workflows across matters and teams.

While this position works in close partnership with the Senior Manager of Managed Review Operations, it is less focused on day‑to‑day resource and management and more on workflow engineering, innovation, and enablement.

This Senior Manager provides leadership in workflow design, process improvement, advanced analytics, change management, and technology adoption. The role involves consulting and partnering with legal teams, review managers, IS, and Training to ensure legally defensible, efficient, and high‑quality delivery of review and fact‑development services, with a particular emphasis on GenAI workflows. Responsibilities include workflow design, technology evaluation, development of best practices, training programs, quality frameworks, documentation, and cross‑department engagement.

This position plays a critical role in driving modernization and innovation in alignment with the firm’s strategic goals.

This Senior Manager is expected to bill appropriate time spent on individual client matters, especially for workflow design, analytics strategy, project‑level consulting, or technology‑enabled review. The minimum billable annual target for this position is 900 hours per year.

• Develop and implement strategic plans for AI‑enabled document review, fact‑development, and related legal workflows, aligned with firm objectives.
• Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, defensible GenAI workflows for litigation, investigations, and transactional matters.
• Partner with the Senior Manager of Managed Review Operations to ensure seamless integration between workflow design and operational execution.
• Evaluate and implement emerging legal technologies, analytics tools, and GenAI platforms to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Build and maintain best practices, playbooks, and protocols for AI‑enabled review workflows.
• Stay current with legal technology trends; assess opportunities for innovation and guide adoption across teams.
• Develop strategies to increase internal awareness, engagement, and adoption of GenAI‑enabled workflows.
• Partner with IS, HR, Business Development, and other departments to align workflow innovation with firm objectives.
• Promote workflow services internally and externally to support “known for” status and revenue growth.
• Assist in budgeting and expense management related to workflow initiatives and technology tools.
• Support development of robust data security, privacy, and risk management practices related to AI and analytics use.

• Lead and mentor professionals responsible for workflow design, analytics, quality frameworks, and technology enablement initiatives.
• Develop training programs for attorneys, review managers, contract attorneys, and staff on GenAI workflows, analytics tools, quality processes, and best…