Innovation Attorney - Transactions

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney in Chicago, Illinois. This role advises lawyers, matter teams, clients, and practice groups in transactional law, aligning innovative legal technologies with workflows to optimize value and efficiency. The position serves as a conduit between lawyers, clients, and the Technology Department to ensure effective use of technology systems.

Duties

• Partner with practice groups to develop strategies for optimizing legal service delivery through technology.
• Replicate practice group successes by applying learned lessons across teams.
• Configure legal technologies to meet practice group needs.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing technology solutions.
• Serve as a liaison for clients on AI projects and collaborate on shared workflows.
• Implement outreach initiatives to increase technology engagement.
• Collaborate on projects with various firm teams.
• Stay informed on legal industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Communicate with vendors to foster strategic relationships.
• Protect sensitive and confidential information.
• Perform other duties as required to meet firm goals.

Requirements

• JD or equivalent, admission to the relevant state bar.
• Minimum two years of experience as a practicing lawyer or in legal operations; transactional experience preferred.
• Proficiency with technology and legal tech solutions.
• Experience in strategic legal technology projects preferred.
• Knowledge of transactional legal matter lifecycle preferred.
• Familiarity with legal tech adoption techniques desirable.
• Experience in business analysis, solution design, or client-facing roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Effective team player in diverse environments.

Education

• JD or equivalent.

Certifications

• Admission to the relevant state bar.

Skills

• Proficiency with technology and legal tech solutions.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to engage in design thinking.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Benefits

• Health and wellness plan.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
• 401(k) plan and profit sharing plan.
• Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

The law firm is an Am Law 100, Global 30, white-shoe American international corporate law firm. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, it has offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Through its team over 1200 lawyers, the firm handles a broad range of legal issues across 160 countries.