Innovation Attorney – Legal Technology

Latham & Watkins LLP • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Innovation Attorney – Legal Technology is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for acting as product owner for assigned legal technology platforms, with end‑to‑end accountability across discovery, piloting, launch, adoption, and ongoing optimization, while defining and owning product vision, roadmap, and success metrics aligned with firm strategy, attorney needs, and operational priorities. This role will be located in either our New York, Boston, Los Angeles, or Washington, D.C. offices. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in law, business, information systems, or a related field, preferably
• A Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting legal technology and innovation

Nice To Haves

• Possess expertise in horizon scanning and market intelligence, with a strong understanding of legal technology categories and adjacent emerging technologies
• Demonstrate strong product management capabilities, including user personas, user stories, scoping, requirements documentation, roadmap planning, and user testing
• Exhibit advanced strategic project management skills, including business case development, financial analysis, and return on investment (ROI) modelling

Responsibilities

• Translating practice group and legal operations requirements into clear product requirements, user stories, and prioritization decisions
• Serving as the primary decision‑maker on scope, sequencing, and tradeoffs throughout the product lifecycle, balancing user needs, technical feasibility, vendor capabilities, and strategic value
• Defining, tracking, and evaluating key performance indicators (KPIs), adoption metrics, and value realization to guide iteration and investment decisions
• Leading horizon‑scanning efforts to identify and assess emerging legal and adjacent technologies while maintaining awareness of the legal technology vendor landscape
• Owning and coordinating pilot programs and proof‑of‑concept initiatives, including defining success criteria, drafting requirements, evaluating solutions, and managing testing and feedback
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Benefits

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees