Manager, Practice Innovation

White & Case LLP; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Manager for Practice Innovation in London. This role focuses on advancing the firm's innovation and AI strategy, collaborating with various teams to enhance client service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI technologies and project management, along with excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Wellbeing funds

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in AI, change management, or advisory services within a consulting firm.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, especially Generative AI.

Responsibilities

• Support client conversations around innovation and AI.
• Develop artifacts for client and internal engagement on legal innovation.
• Lead engagement with practice groups to develop innovation initiatives.

Skills

AI technologies

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Are you ready to make your mark as part of the Practice Innovation Team in our London office?

The Manager for Practice Innovation will play a crucial role in advancing the Firm’s innovation and AI strategy. Working closely with the Senior Manager for Practice Innovation, the Practice Solutions team, and relevant practice group leads, the Manager for Practice Innovation will support the Firm’s innovation journey, with a particular focus on leveraging established and emerging AI technologies to transform client service delivery.

The Practice Innovation Team is part of the Innovation & AI team and serves as the primary interface between lawyers and the Practice Solutions function. Practice Innovation will operate within the existing Innovation Champions structure and collaborate with regional sections and key clients to source ideas and drive initiatives aligned with the Firm's strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Consultancy, Thought Leadership, and Advocacy
2. Supporting conversations with Firm clients around innovation and AI, providing value-added consultancy services in line with the Firm’s Client Innovation Strategy
3. Acting as an advocate for Firmwide innovation by participating in internal events, roundtables, conferences, and social media, while creating high-impact thought leadership to enhance the Firm’s reputation for innovation
4. Developing artifacts (presentations, reports, guidance materials) to assist client and internal engagement on legal innovation
5. Leading engagement with regional practice groups, developing relationships as a trusted advisor to support their innovation efforts
6. Working with practice groups to develop innovation initiatives using the Firm’s frameworks, ensuring strategic alignment
7. Gathering practice requirements and feeding them into the Practice Solutions team to ensure alignment with Firm priorities

AI Centre of Excellence

• Serving as a Product Owner, ensuring AI-driven tools are developed and evaluated with practice needs in mind
• Acting as the communication bridge between practice teams and the AI Centre of Excellence, ensuring clear expectations and alignment

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience in AI, change management, or advisory services within a consulting firm (ideally Big 4)
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality service to clients
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, especially Generative AI
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and project management skills
• Strategic mindset with analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Experience in developing strategic partnerships and managing vendor relationships
• Experience in a global law firm environment, understanding lawyer workflows
• Strong communication skills for translating technical concepts
• Expertise in change management and ethical considerations related to AI

What We Offer

At White & Case, you can make a real difference, work on cutting-edge deals, and shape the world we live in. We live by our values—to be pioneering, united, and human—and will support your growth as a global lawyer.

Our compensation reflects your caliber, and our benefits support your needs across life stages, including private medical, pension, wellbeing funds, and more.

We offer high-quality, internationally oriented work on challenging matters within a truly global organization.

About White & Case

We are a global law firm with longstanding offices in key markets. Our experience, cross-border integration, and team of qualified lawyers enable our clients to operate confidently across markets.

Location and Reporting

This role is based in London, reporting to the Senior Manager, Practice Innovation. Standard hours are 09:30-18:00, with a requirement for 3 days in-office per week.

Our benefits include private medical insurance, pension contributions, wellbeing funds, insurance options, and flexible work arrangements.

Equal Opportunity

White & Case is an EEO employer committed to creating a fair workplace. We welcome applicants requiring adjustments during the application or interview process.

Recruitment Agencies

Our internal team manages recruitment. Agencies must sign our terms of business and use our application system. Applications sent directly to partners or employees are not considered formal introductions.

Additional Details

Location: London, UK

Expected Workplace: Hybrid

Job Posting Date: May 15, 2025