Senior Research and Innovation Manager- 3635300

AMS Staffing•New York City, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client, an international AmLaw 100 firm, is looking to hire a Senior Research Innovation Manager at their offices in New York City. The position will allow for a hybrid work schedule with 4 days a week onsite and will pay an annual base salary of $175K to $195K plus a performance-based bonus and excellent benefits package. SUMMARY: You are a visionary leader, prepared to drive technology transformation within our Research team. As Senior Research Innovation Manager, you will create and implement a strategic roadmap to boost our client’s research capabilities through generative AI. You will identify emerging tools, conduct pilot tests, and manage firm-wide adoption to enhance attorney and Research team productivity and deliver client results. With the Managing Director of Research & Competitive Intelligence, you will also coach, manage and inspire the team, and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve research excellence. Partner with Knowledge & Innovation team leaders and key stakeholders to understand department goals and pain points and translate these insights into an actionable strategy and adoption plan. Continuously scan the legal tech landscape and evaluate innovations in intelligent search, analytics, and other high-potential areas. Design and lead pilots of AI research tools, quantifying value, capturing feedback, and building buy-in with lawyers. Create rollout strategy and training programs that smoothly onboard lawyers to new resources, positioning you as a trusted change agent. Oversee aspects of daily research operations like work allocation and quality assurance, but also talent development, and upskilling.

Requirements

Advanced degree, including MLS, MBA and/or J.D. from an accredited university, strongly preferred.
Eight to ten years of research experience in a large law firm, or experience as a practicing attorney, preferred.
Expert knowledge of a wide range of corporate research resources, including Bloomberg, Dealogic, Capital IQ, Intelligize and Lexis/Westlaw suite of products, among others.
Able to spot trends and assess how innovations will align with the firm’s goals and strategic direction.
Capable of building support and enthusiasm for the innovation agenda across the firm.
Dedication to providing upper-margin customer service.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to seamlessly convey complex information clearly and concisely.
Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to quickly learn new research and technology applications.
Solid understanding of the practices and operations of a global law firm.
Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.

Responsibilities

In coordination with the Managing Director, manage and lead a hybrid team (remote and across PW offices) of research and information professionals, including providing guidance and assessments as needed.
Aid in the evaluation and assessment of legal research tools, guiding the testing and potential firm-wide rollouts of new systems, resources and processes.
Collaborate with vendors on demos and testing, including proof of concepts.
Collaborate with practice group leaders and Business Professional teams to understand research needs and provide customized solutions and process efficiencies.
Identify attorney training opportunities by analyzing research request data and aligning with practice group goals and objectives.
Train and mentor new staff and assist with onboarding processes, as well as preparing performance evaluations and professional development plans.
Develop a communications cadence with practice group leaders that connects the business needs of the firm with research capabilities and resources.
Monitor the emerging legal technologies landscape and service delivery models to identify potential innovation opportunities for the team.
Provides support on other projects or duties as assigned.
Monitoring of research workflow after hours can be expected.