Legal Technology and AI Attorney - Transactional

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Legal Technology and AI Attorney - Transactional based in Houston. This role involves supporting the firm's Legal Technology and AI initiatives by collaborating with transactional practice groups to design, implement, and optimize technology-enabled workflows.

Duties

• Partner with transactional practice groups to enhance deal workflows using AI and legal technology.
• Design and implement technology-enabled workflows for contract drafting and transaction management.
• Evaluate and pilot emerging legal technology and AI solutions for transactional practice.
• Develop and refine prompts for generative AI systems to support transactional workflows.
• Configure and test AI-powered platforms to meet attorneys' needs.
• Collaborate to develop standardized approaches for AI-assisted drafting and contract review.
• Work with IT and Knowledge Management to ensure effective integration of technology tools.
• Assist in developing governance frameworks for responsible AI use in transactions.
• Provide training on legal technology and AI tools to attorneys and staff.
• Develop internal documentation and best practices for transactional technology workflows.
• Monitor legal technology developments to improve transactional efficiency.
• Participate in vendor evaluations and pilot programs for new technology platforms.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3-5 years of experience in a transactional practice group.
• Experience with transactional workflows and legal technology applications.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools and prompt engineering concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing projects or technology implementations is preferred.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Experience with contract drafting, deal documentation, and transaction management.
• Familiarity with document management systems and transactional workflow platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Health care.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid days off, including sick time and vacation time.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.