Senior AI and Innovation Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior AI and Innovation Counsel in Houston, Texas. This role involves integrating AI into legal practice and driving its adoption across the firm. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to enhance legal services through technology.

Duties

• Embed within priority practice groups to encourage AI tool adoption.
• Validate AI outputs to meet professional and client standards.
• Translate attorney needs into actionable requirements.
• Integrate AI tools into existing workflows for improved efficiency.
• Develop high-value use cases based on legal practice experience.
• Partner with teams to map matter lifecycles and identify automation opportunities.
• Support rapid prototyping and testing of new workflows.
• Manage and mentor a team of AI and innovation lawyers.
• Build trusted relationships with partners and attorneys.

Requirements

• JD required.
• Minimum seven years' experience as a practicing attorney or in KM/Innovation.
• Deep understanding of legal workflows and delivery.
• Experience with legal technology and project management.
• Ability to operate in ambiguity and drive organizational change.
• Excellent communication skills for translating requirements into solutions.
• Understanding of data privacy, security, and responsible AI considerations.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD)

Certifications

• None specified

Skills

• Strong legal practice background.
• Practical understanding of AI technologies.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible.
• Fertility benefits and a minimum of 20 days paid time off.
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave and 11 firm holidays.

This highly-regarded firm, focused on rapid global growth, has client interaction and pro bono work high on its list of achievements. Partners are invested in junior associates and group-specific training sessions are very common. Associates confirm a ?we are in this together? attitude among themselves and partners. This firm is also heavily committed to community outreach and diversity. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.