Practice Innovation Attorney - Asset Management

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Practice Innovation Attorney in New York City to support the adoption and implementation of advanced legal technology and artificial intelligence tools within its Asset Management Group. This role collaborates with practice group leaders to drive innovation in attorney workflows, enhance client delivery, and improve internal efficiency.

Duties

• Collaborate with partners and attorneys to design and improve legal workflows using AI and technology tools.
• Assess and implement legal technology solutions for asset management legal work, including fund formation and compliance.
• Engage with clients to address service needs related to AI and technology platforms.
• Lead technology pilot programs, manage rollouts, and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Provide support to client service teams during technology adoption and integration.
• Serve as a liaison between the Group and internal teams to ensure alignment of legal tech initiatives.
• Contribute insights for the development of precedent, templates, and guidance materials.
• Support client-facing innovation opportunities and business development efforts.
• Stay informed on legal technology trends and market innovations.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and active license with a minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in asset management.
• Strong understanding of fund formation processes and related legal issues.
• Practical experience with legal AI tools.
• Demonstrated interest in legal innovation and technology adoption.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Education

• J.D. degree

Certifications

• Active legal license

Skills

• Legal AI tools proficiency
• Project management
• Interpersonal communication
• Analytical and problem-solving

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary year-end bonus

This law firm has an office in New York that provides legal services and advice on intellectual property matters, with a special focus on patent and other proprietary rights arising within the field of the Life Sciences. Attorneys provide high quality legal representation and creative solutions in bankruptcy and business restructuring, business and securities litigation, capital markets, finance, M&A, and white collar defense. The firm also specializes in health care, private equity, hedge funds, intellectual property, healthcare, and tax law. Clients include New York-based financial and business leaders. This office has a great atmosphere and offers competitive salaries. Pro bono work is also encouraged.