Innovation Attorney - E & I and Finance

A law firm is seeking an Innovation Attorney - E&I and Finance for its Houston office. The candidate will support the firm's innovation efforts to enhance the delivery of legal services, focusing on the E&I and Finance business units. They will collaborate closely with the Global Head of Practice Innovation and various members and leaders within the business units.

Duties:

• Develop and enhance the use of practice content to streamline legal service delivery, including creating and automating precedent libraries, coordinating deal document maintenance, and integrating relevant third-party resources.
• Lead projects to develop and improve client-facing solutions, such as streamlining intake processes and sharing deal metrics with clients and teams.
• Oversee projects to streamline legal service delivery, including supporting the firm's data strategy, digitalizing practices, and optimizing resource utilization.
• Serve as a resource for practice-related questions, vet and onboard legal technology, and facilitate technology adoption within the business units.
• Manage the development and delivery of training programs, knowledge sharing initiatives, and integration of AI into legal practice.
• Evaluate legal service efficiency through internal data analysis, external benchmarking, and market trend monitoring, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Educate legal professionals on practice content, client solutions, technology, and other initiatives to enhance legal services.
• Communicate and consult with firm stakeholders on practice content, efficiency, client solutions, technology, and projects.
• Develop and maintain case studies for marketing and business development purposes, and manage portal pages and resources for the business unit.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited university or college, with admission to practice in good standing in a US jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an E&I attorney in a large law firm.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.
• Familiarity with workflow, document, and communication management best practices and technologies.
• Understanding of knowledge management, practice/project management, and efficiency in meeting overall business objectives.
• Enthusiasm for legal technology, including AI and generative AI, and its potential applications in legal services.
• Excellent analytical, project management, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, along with public relations and diplomacy abilities.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Robust mental well-being benefits.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Health savings account (with applicable medical plan) and flexible spending accounts.
• Long-term care insurance and a 401(k) program.
• Flexible Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

Focusing on technology, infrastructure, and finance sectors worldwide, this firm offers solid solutions for every stage of a tech company's growth. The firm has litigated and appealed some of the most complex disputes for the world's major financial institutions. Working with the most innovative companies worldwide, the firm is known for its excellence, teamwork, perseverance, and innovation.