Labor Law Am Law150 NYC

Novum Global•New York, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a global unicorn in legal technology and research as a Legal Architect (Consultant). This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior employment lawyer to transition into legal tech/AI as a Legal Subject Matter Expert. The role is ideal for someone with experience in high-complexity practice areas, particularly Employment/Labor Law, who is keen to leverage AI. It could suit a Senior Associate within BigLaw looking to pivot into legal technology. A background in legal practice or legal innovation with a genuine desire to help Am Law 150 firms transform is essential. You will work at the intersection of law and technology, joining a firm on a mission to help top-tier firms and in-house teams practice law more efficiently. A growth mindset and current use of AI in your legal role are expected. This role offers lawyer-level salaries, commission, and more. It is a hybrid role with 2 days in the office in NYC, which can be counted as client meeting days, making a commute to NYC feasible.

Requirements

JD or equivalent legal qualification
At least 2-3 years of experience at a top-tier law firm (Am Law 100 or equivalent) specialising in Employment / Labor Law.
Proven ability to engage, influence, and build trust with senior legal stakeholders.
Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills, with confidence addressing both legal and executive audiences.
Strong understanding of legal workflows, processes, and the cultural dynamics that influence technology adoption — particularly in elite law firms and leading corporate legal departments.
A consultative, solutions-focused mindset with a genuine curiosity about how AI can transform legal research, drafting, and analysis.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities shift and creativity is valued.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience in legal operations, innovation, or change management in a law firm or corporate legal department is a strong plus.
3–5 years of professional experience preferred (flexible for exceptional candidates).
Experience in technology, consulting, sales, or other client-facing roles is a strong plus.
Using AI currently in your legal role.

Responsibilities

Engage with legal professionals at elite law firms and leading corporate legal departments to understand their processes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement — especially where AI can meaningfully transform their workflows.
Lead consultative discussions and tailored demonstrations of AI-driven solutions, showing how they can improve specific legal workflows and deliver higher-quality legal outputs.
Partner with Account Executives to deeply understand client needs, influence buying decisions, and guide firms through their AI adoption journey.
Work with customers and prospects to design high-impact pilots of new technologies, ensuring successful engagement, adoption, and measurable outcomes in targeted practice areas and on specific types of legal tasks.
Define what a great pilot looks like: the outcomes our customers want to achieve, the practice areas to focus on, and the legal work that will demonstrate real, scalable value.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior partners, practice leads, and operations managers, building strong relationships and influencing adoption at all levels.
Help customers navigate the cultural, behavioural, and process changes needed for successful AI transformation — from initial pilot through full-scale rollout.
Collaborate with our marketing team to create content and messaging that resonates with legal audiences and showcases real-world AI success stories.
Serve as the Voice of the Customer, sharing insights with our product and sales teams to continuously improve our AI solutions and go-to-market strategies.
Stay curious and informed about AI trends, legal technology innovations, and best practices — and share your expertise both internally and externally.