Manager of Legal Innovation

Latham & Watkins LLP • New York, NY

1d • $260,000 - $330,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Latham & Watkins is seeking a Manager of Legal Innovation to join their Technology & Information Services team. This role will oversee a team of Innovation Attorneys who advise practice groups and offices on technology solutions. The position involves managing daily operations, developing policies, identifying technology needs, and ensuring the adoption of an AI-First approach. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and fostering a collaborative culture. The Manager will also act as an escalation point and protect confidential information.

Requirements

• Excellent leadership skills (e.g., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective management
• Ability to identify and build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the Technology & Information Services Department and the firm to promote collaboration
• Excellent organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
• A juris doctor (JD) or equivalent
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or related work experience, preferably
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience
• Including a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney
• And a minimum of three (3) years of managing a team of innovation professionals
• Admission to at least one U.S. State Bar

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operations of a team of Innovation Attorneys
• Organizing, assigning, delegating, and coordinating the work of the staff to ensure team and department objectives are met timely and accurately
• Formulating local policies and procedures, interpreting and implementing global policies and procedures in the local setting, and developing short- and long-term goals, while ensuring compliance with legal standards
• Cultivating a robust pipeline of identified technology needs and opportunities and delivering reliable solutions
• Using a data-driven approach to ensure innovation advisory efforts have a positive impact at scale and that the firm’s technology adoption and fluency goals are met
• Ensuring the team adopts an AI-First approach, while embracing continuous improvement internally and driving forward internal process refinement and automation
• Promoting a collaborative, supportive, and transparent culture within their team, with other members of the AI and Legal Innovation team, and other groups within the Technology & Information Services Department, while acting as an escalation point for colleagues in the global team
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Benefits

• Generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year
• 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