Innovation Attorney - Transactions

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney in New York City, New York. 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 lawyer engagement with technology.
• Collaborate on projects with various firm teams.
• Stay informed on legal industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Communicate with vendors to exchange information on products and services.
• Protect and maintain sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as required to meet firm goals.
• Align working hours to support global teams.

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, legal technology, and AI.
• 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.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized.

Education

• JD or equivalent.

Certifications

• Admission to the relevant state bar.

Skills

• Proficiency with legal technology and AI.
• Business analysis and solution design.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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.

Located on the Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan, this firms attorneys handle huge transactions, complex litigation, and sensitive international matters. Their New York clients include more than 30 major financial institutions and a variety of Fortune 500 corporations. Attorneys here are given competitive salaries and do sophisticated work in a friendly, personable office environment. The firm is internally organized by practice teams to facilitate management and client service. Each attorney is a member of one of the firm's practice teams in order to focus on specific practice areas and industries. Cross-Team and cross-office participation is strongly encouraged and many employees draw freely on the firm's national resources, working closely with their colleagues in other office locations. Associates are given tremendous responsibility, but the firm always seeks to balance workload and the quality of life of its associates and partners. The firm also considers requests for flexible work hours and a number of associates have elected to work part-time. In addition to work, this firm makes time for pro bono work and community service.