Legal Staff Other in Washington, DC

Law Firm

Washington, DC

Legal Staff Other in Washington, DC

Legal Staff

Min 4 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Technology Advisor

Job Responsibilities:

- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of internal legal teams and external clients, translating these needs into effective technology solutions.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, positioning oneself as a trusted advisor.
- Recommend, configure, and support the use of relevant technologies from the existing Tech stack, including GenAI tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT to enhance efficiency and innovation in legal processes.
- Advise on the integration of AI and other advanced technologies in legal workflows, including contract analysis and document automation.
- Promote and analyze the usage of the Legal Technology Toolkit by delivering tailored presentations, demonstrations, and matter-specific configurations.
- Contribute to projects introducing and implementing new legal technology tools, ensuring alignment with business needs and strategic priorities.
- Collaborate with Product Management teams to provide feedback and guidance on new solutions, ensuring they meet the needs of lawyers and enhance client experiences.
- Balance immediate client needs with the firm’s strategic objectives, identifying opportunities to leverage existing and emerging solutions.
- Support power users of key legal technology tools to expand delivery capabilities.
- Collect and share feedback from attorneys and business professionals across the global Legal Technology team throughout the product lifecycle.
- Stay current on the latest legal technology trends, particularly in GenAI, through continuous learning, networking, and research, and identify opportunities for adoption within the firm.
- Promote the use of training materials and provide feedback for ongoing improvement.

Education and Experience Information:

- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in implementing and supporting advanced legal technologies, ideally within Global Financial Markets practice areas at a global law firm preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in recommending and supporting GenAI tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT in a legal or professional services environment.
- A bachelor’s degree is preferred (minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required).
- Prior experience introducing legal technology solutions in professional services firms is preferred.
- Strong understanding of the legal technology landscape and its application in a global law firm environment.
- Ability to challenge the status quo and propose innovative technology solutions.
- Sound judgment in evaluating legal technology solutions for their value and alignment with strategic goals.
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal professionals and IT specialists, and apply strong problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills to address challenges in legal technology implementation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, delivered with enthusiasm and impact.
- Strong relationship-building skills and an appreciation for diverse approaches to achieving results.
- Outstanding time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
- Ability to work outside core business hours as needed.
- Willingness to travel to other US offices as needed.
- Must be able to adhere to the firm's Agile Working Policy which requires employees to work from the office at least three days each calendar week.
- Must be independently and legally authorized to work in the United States.

Salary Information:

The salary range for this role is $135,000 - $150,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

Company Description:

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world, with over 30 offices globally. We strive to exceed client expectations, providing the highest-quality advice and legal insight, combining global standards with in-depth local expertise. Our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages, offering clients an international perspective. We are proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work, focusing on targeted growth led by client needs across sectors and geographies.

We serve clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organizations, providing world-class service every step of the way. Our entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work are found across all teams, making our firm a place where the brightest minds and the best colleagues meet.

Additional Information:

Hybrid Working: Due to the nature of this role, office attendance is required for more than our 'balanced' hybrid working policy. The expectation is to work in the office for a minimum of 60% of the time.

Equal Opportunities: We understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team, families, firm, and society. We commit to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, color, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment, selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer, and every other aspect of employment.

We have various flourishing employee networks for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change. Our goal is to deliver equality of opportunity, aspiration, and experience to everyone who works in our firm.