AI-Driven Knowledge & Innovation Lead

Fenwick & West; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Healthcare benefits

Wellbeing program

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Fenwick & West seeks a Knowledge Management & Innovation KMI Manager to drive firmwide AI adoption. You will translate legal workflows into scalable AI solutions, deepen AI platform expertise, and shape governance and risk practices.

You will design a systematic communications and training program for AI tools, collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and Practice Support Lawyers. The role requires 5+ years in a law firm or legal tech setting, with hands-on AI implementation experience and

Qualifications

• Experience translating real legal workflows into AI-enabled solutions
• Strong understanding of how attorneys work with technology
• Proven ability to implement firmwide AI solutions
• Ability to design governance for AI tools and risk awareness
• Excellent communication and training skills
• Solid project management across multiple initiatives
• Sound legal judgment on AI risks and benefits
• Experience with AI governance is a plus

Responsibilities

• Partner with attorneys and paralegals to implement AI solutions across matters
• Develop deep expertise in core AI platforms and apply to workflows
• Support governance and risk processes for firm-wide AI use
• Design and lead systematic communications and training for AI tools

Skills

Law firm background

Direct attorney collaboration

AI-driven workflows

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication & training

Project management

Risk awareness

Strategic thinking

Education

J.D. or paralegal certification (plus)

Tools

AI platforms

Job description

Fenwick & West seeks a Knowledge Management & Innovation KMI Manager to drive firmwide AI adoption. You will translate legal workflows into scalable AI solutions, deepen AI platform expertise, and shape governance and risk practices.

You will design a systematic communications and training program for AI tools, collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and Practice Support Lawyers. The role requires 5+ years in a law firm or legal tech setting, with hands-on AI implementation experience and