Innovation Attorney - Transactions

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. This role involves advising lawyers, matter teams, clients, and practice groups in transactional law. The position focuses on aligning innovative legal technologies with legal workflows to optimize value, insights, efficiency, and productivity.

Duties

• Partner with practice groups to develop strategies for optimizing legal service delivery using technology.
• Replicate practice group successes by applying learned lessons across teams.
• Configure legal technologies to meet practice group needs, such as developing templates or workflows.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing technology solutions to better meet client and practice group needs.
• Serve as a liaison for clients interested in AI projects, ensuring alignment with client guidelines.
• Implement outreach initiatives to increase lawyer engagement with technologies.
• Collaborate on projects with various firm teams, including business development and risk management.
• Stay informed on legal industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Communicate with third-party vendors to foster strong relationships.
• Protect and maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Perform other duties as required to meet firm goals.

Requirements

• JD or equivalent, and admission to the relevant state bar.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a practicing lawyer or in a legal operations role.
• Transactional experience preferred.
• Proficiency with technology, legal technology, and artificial intelligence.
• Experience in strategic legal technology projects preferred.
• Knowledge of transactional legal matter lifecycle preferred.
• Familiarity with techniques for increasing adoption of legal tech tools.
• Experience in business analysis, solution design, or client-facing roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving mindset.
• Effective team player in diverse environments.
• Self-starter with high initiative and detail-oriented.

Education

• JD or equivalent.

Certifications

• Admission to the relevant state bar.

Skills

• Strategic application of innovative technology in law.
• Design thinking and project implementation.
• Technical concept communication.
• Problem-solving and customer service.
• Team collaboration and multitasking.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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.