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Manager of Legal Innovation
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Latham & Watkins
Overview The Manager of Legal Innovation Role is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & 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 our New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles office. Note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities
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, while acting as an escalation point for colleagues in the global team
Participating in efforts to research and staying abreast of new technologies that could impact legal service delivery
Engaging with practice group leadership and those directly supporting the practice (e.g., Knowledge Management Lawyers, Practice Development Managers, etc.) to understand the technology needs of the firm
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Qualifications
Possess excellent leadership skills (e.g., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective management
Demonstrate the ability to identify and build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the Technology & Information Services Department and the firm to promote collaboration
Exhibit excellent organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
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 & Additional Information
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
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) — qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with the Ordinance. Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to view the full job description for this role. Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
Pay Range USD $250,000.00 - USD $270,000.00 /Yr.
Location notes: New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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Manager of Legal Innovation
role at
Latham & Watkins
Overview The Manager of Legal Innovation Role is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & 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 our New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles office. Note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities
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, while acting as an escalation point for colleagues in the global team
Participating in efforts to research and staying abreast of new technologies that could impact legal service delivery
Engaging with practice group leadership and those directly supporting the practice (e.g., Knowledge Management Lawyers, Practice Development Managers, etc.) to understand the technology needs of the firm
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Qualifications
Possess excellent leadership skills (e.g., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective management
Demonstrate the ability to identify and build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the Technology & Information Services Department and the firm to promote collaboration
Exhibit excellent organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
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 & Additional Information
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
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) — qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with the Ordinance. Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to view the full job description for this role. Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
Pay Range USD $250,000.00 - USD $270,000.00 /Yr.
Location notes: New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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