Innovation Attorney - AI

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Houston, TX

Innovation Attorney - AI

Attorney

4-20 yrs required

No

Job Overview

A highly respected national law firm is seeking an AI Innovation Counsel to lead the advancement and adoption of artificial intelligence and legal technology across the firm's practice groups. This role will drive the integration of generative AI, machine learning, and future-facing tech tools into legal service delivery models. Working closely with attorneys, innovation teams, and clients, the role is central to enhancing efficiency, fostering innovation, and maintaining the firm's competitive edge in a technology-driven legal market.

Location

• Houston, TX

Duties

• Lead initiatives to adopt, integrate, and implement AI tools—including generative AI and large language models—across legal departments

• Provide direct support to attorneys in identifying AI applications, designing workflows, and facilitating training sessions

• Conduct firmwide workshops, design-thinking sessions, and AI education programs tailored to practice groups

• Collaborate with innovation and practice support attorneys to develop and promote AI use cases by role, matter type, and workflow phase

• Create and maintain a robust prompt library and case-specific example archive

• Guide and manage the AI & Tech Ambassadors program; define roles and lead regular collaboration meetings

• Serve as a subject matter expert on internal generative AI tools; track platform updates and manage best practices

• Evaluate technology performance through internal data analysis and external market benchmarking

• Collaborate with legal tech vendors to provide feedback and lead testing for potential technology enhancements

• Manage onboarding and adoption of AI-driven tools; coordinate pilot programs and feedback cycles

• Provide client-facing consultation regarding the firm’s AI capabilities in legal service delivery

• Develop marketing and business development resources, including case studies and innovation portals

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years’ legal practice experience in an Am Law 200 or similarly sized firm

• Advanced technical knowledge of generative AI, agentic AI, machine learning, and large language models

• Significant experience with legal technology, including implementation, training, and adoption strategy

• Demonstrated success managing cross-departmental initiatives in a law firm setting

• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical ideas to both legal and business professionals

• Strong problem-solving and process design capabilities in environments lacking standardization

• Availability to travel occasionally for collaboration or client needs

Education

• Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited . law school

• Licensed and in good standing to practice in at least one . jurisdiction

Certifications

• Legal technology, innovation, or AI-related certifications preferred (not required)

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills

• Ability to lead innovation and training programs across all organizational levels

• Familiarity with legal workflow optimization tools and best practices

• Excellent writing, presentation, and public speaking capabilities

• Analytical, organized, and capable of managing concurrent initiatives

• Creative and proactive mindset with enthusiasm for change and transformation

Benefits

• Bonus Potential:

• • Annual discretionary merit bonus based on firm and individual performance

• Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • Mental health and well-being programs

  • Childcare, eldercare, and pet care benefits

  • Short- and long-term disability insurance

  • Leading parental leave benefits

  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan

  • Paid holidays and flexible paid time off