Practice Innovation Attorney – Client Engagement (Technology/AI), New York

A leading global law firm is seeking a Practice Innovation Attorney focused on Client Engagement to join its East Coast team, based in the New York office. This hybrid role centers on helping attorneys integrate artificial intelligence and other innovative technologies into their practice while playing a leading role in driving client-facing strategy on the same.

Working under the guidance of the Director, Business Intelligence and AI Innovation, you will combine solution development, user enablement, and hands-on support to drive meaningful adoption and measurable impact. You will help shape the firm's client-facing AI strategy and messaging, contributing to discussions of firmwide AI initiatives and workflows in client meetings, RFPs, pitches, responses to outside counsel guidelines, and industry events.

Key responsibilities include monitoring AI market developments and client expectations, partnering with attorney practice groups, clients, and cross-functional teams to identify high-value use cases, and designing and deploying customized AI workflows, tools, and playbooks. You will also support group and one-on-one training, assess information resources and technology tools for alignment with innovation strategy and compliance standards, and travel as required for client events and meetings.

• JD degree required; MBA preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney, in large law business development, or as a legal technologist.
• Proficiency with emerging and advanced legal technologies and research resources, particularly AI and automation solutions.
• Experience developing and implementing technology solutions that improve efficiency.
• Fluency in legal technology and AI, including GenAI/LLMs and automation, with the ability to translate capabilities into practical use cases.
• Strong executive presence and ability to lead presentations and drive conversations on complex technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of large law business models, operations, and client expectations.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner across practice groups and business teams.
• Highly organized and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities and use data to inform decisions.
• Sound judgment and initiative, with the ability to work independently while contributing to team-based innovation efforts.