Manager of Legal Innovation; NYC, CHI, LAX

Manager of Legal Innovation (NYC, CHI, LAX)

The Manager of Legal Innovation Role is an integral part of the firm’s Technology and Information Services team. This role will be responsible for managing a team of Innovation Attorneys, who serve as expert advisors to various practice groups and offices within the firm, while organizing, assigning, delegating, and coordinating the work of the staff to ensure team and department objectives are met timely and accurately.

This role will be located in New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in‑office presence.

• Formulate local policies and procedures, interpret and implement global policies, and develop short‑ and long‑term goals, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
• Cultivate a robust pipeline of identified technology needs and opportunities and deliver reliable solutions.
• Use a data‑driven approach to ensure innovation advisory efforts have a positive impact at scale and meet the firm’s technology adoption and fluency goals.
• Ensure the team adopts an AI‑First approach, embracing continuous improvement, and drive internal process refinement and automation.
• Promote a collaborative, supportive, and transparent culture within the team, with other members of the AI and Legal Innovation team, and other groups within the Technology & Information Services Department, while acting as an escalation point for colleagues in the global team.
• Participate in research and stay abreast of new technologies that could impact legal service delivery.
• Engage with practice group leadership and those directly supporting the practice (e.g., Knowledge Management Lawyers, Practice Development Managers) to understand the technology needs of the firm.
• Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, or proprietary information.
• Possess excellent leadership skills—organizing, planning, problem‑solving, and decision‑making—for effective management.
• Identify and build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the Technology & Information Services Department and the firm to promote collaboration.
• Exhibit excellent organizational skills to manage time, prioritize, and handle multiple deadlines.

• A Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science or related field, preferably.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience, including at least four (4) years as a practicing attorney and at least three (3) years managing a team of innovation professionals.
• Admission to at least one U.S. State Bar.

Successful candidates will receive a generous total compensation package with bonuses and participate in the firm’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance.
• 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, resiliency, medical resources, well‑being events).
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.

Firm is an equal‑opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable statute.