Director of Legal AI & Innovation
Remote · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States or Tampa, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Lead the firm's legal AI and innovation strategy to improve client outcomes, efficiency, and profitability by driving the adoption of AI-enabled legal technologies. Set and execute the technology roadmap, advise leadership on investments and risks, evaluate pilot tools, optimize workflows, establish governance for responsible AI, translate attorney needs into scalable solutions, oversee cross-functional implementations and vendor partnerships, drive adoption through training and change management, and measure impact using productivity and client-service metrics.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years’ experience in legal operations, legal technology, or related field
- Strong understanding of law firm workflows and platforms
- Practical experience implementing technology or process improvements
- Experience evaluating or implementing AI strategy in legal and/or professional services environments
- Performance measurement and continuous improvement skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders across legal and technical teams
- Experience with tools like iManage, Microsoft 365, and legal AI platforms (e.g., Harvey)
- Background in professional services, legal operations, or a JD/CPA strongly preferred
- Technology deployment and project management experience (PMP or similar certification preferred)
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