AI & Innovation Lead

3 days per week onsite in NYC, Chicago or DC, 2 days remote.

I'm currently partnering with a top-tier AmLaw 50 firm that is making significant investment in legal AI and innovation, and they're looking to hire an AI & Innovation Lead to help shape the next phase of their AI strategy across the firm.

This is a highly visible role working closely with senior stakeholders to identify, design, and deliver practical AI solutions that improve how legal teams operate.

Key areas of focus include:

• Partnering with lawyers to identify high-value AI use cases and deliver tailored solutions.
• Leading AI pilots, evaluating emerging technologies, and driving firmwide adoption.
• Collaborating across legal, technology, and business teams to embed AI into day-to-day workflows.
• Managing AI-related projects, user engagement, testing, training, and continuous improvement.
• Advising on new AI capabilities, market trends, governance, and strategic decision-making.

Key Requirements:

• JD preferred but not essential
• 4+ years in Legal Environments
• 2+ years Innovation / Legal Tech / AI Solutions delivery experience
• Project Delivery Experience
• Experience with tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Harvey, or similar legal AI platforms would be highly advantageous.

If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.