Technology Advisor (Law Firm - Hybrid)

Practice Area

Law Firm

Location

New York, Washington, DC

Position Type

Technology Advisor (Law firm)

Consultants

Chris Egan

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Description


Our client, one of the largest global law firms, is seeking a full-time Technology Advisor for their NYC or DC offices. The Technology Advisor will play a crucial role in integrating law and technology by collaborating with cross-functional teams, understanding the needs of legal teams and clients, and implementing technology solutions to enhance legal services. The role requires working with various tools in the Legal Technology Toolkit, including Kira (an AI-powered contract analysis tool), Litera Transact (a Transaction Management tool), High Q (a collaboration platform), Power BI (a data visualization tool), and AI models like Open AI and Copilot.

 

Responsibilities:

- Gain a deep understanding of the needs of internal legal teams and external clients and translate them into effective tech solutions.

- Build strong client relationships and establish yourself as a "trusted advisor".

- Advise on integrating AI, machine learning, and other advanced technologies in legal processes to drive efficiency and innovation.

- Analyze and promote our current Legal Technology Toolkit through tailored presentations and demonstrations.

- Collaborate with Product Management teams to provide feedback and guidance on new solutions to meet the needs of our lawyers and enhance client experiences.

- Identify opportunities for existing solutions and balance immediate client needs with the firm's strategic aims.

- Support power users in key legal technology solutions to expand our delivery capabilities.

- Capture and share feedback from attorneys and business professionals to improve products.

- Stay informed about the latest legal technology trends and identify opportunities for adoption within the firm.

- Promote the usage of training materials and provide feedback on improvement opportunities.

 

Qualifications:

 

- Four plus years of experience implementing and supporting advanced legal technologies in Corporate and/or Global Financial Market practice areas, preferably at a global professional services, legal services, or law firm.

- Bachelor's degree preferred.

- Comprehensive understanding of the legal technology landscape and its application at a global law firm.

- Ability to challenge the status quo with innovative technology solutions.

- Strong judgment in evaluating legal technology solutions for their potential to add value and align with strategic goals.

- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including legal professionals and IT specialists, and apply strong problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills.

- Effective verbal and written communication skills, delivered with enthusiasm and impact.

- Strong relationship skills and an understanding of diverse ways of achieving outcomes.

- Excellent time management and organizational skills, including prioritizing and managing simultaneous deadlines.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and travel to other offices within the US as needed.

- Must be independently legally authorized to work in the United States.