AI-Driven Transactional Counsel for Practice Transformation

Cozen O'Connor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozen O’Connor is building a multidisciplinary Legal AI & Practice Transformation team to rethink how legal services are delivered. We seek an experienced attorney with transactional and advisory experience who is actively using generative AI to shape workflows and outcomes.

The AI Innovation Attorney will partner with transactional and advisory practices to identify high‑value opportunities, redesign processes, and scale AI‑enabled capabilities across matters and clients.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• Active, hands‑on experience using generative AI in legal work, with an informed point of view about where it can impact quality, efficiency, and outcomes.
• Strong project ownership, organization, and follow‑through, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders.
• Ability to translate among legal, technical, and business audiences and turn ambiguous needs into practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with transactional and advisory practices and redesign workflows.
• Build trusted relationships with practice leaders, lawyers, and other professionals and understand how work is handled across practices and matters.
• Advise lawyers on where AI can meaningfully improve legal work and where it cannot or should not be used.
• Help lawyers use AI in live matters by selecting tools, structuring prompts and context, and bringing in cross‑functional expertise while preserving legal judgment.

Skills

Generative AI in legal work

Project management

Cross‑functional collaboration

Client service mindset

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Cozen O’Connor is building a multidisciplinary Legal AI & Practice Transformation team to rethink how legal services are delivered. We seek an experienced attorney with transactional and advisory experience who is actively using generative AI to shape workflows and outcomes.

The AI Innovation Attorney will partner with transactional and advisory practices to identify high‑value opportunities, redesign processes, and scale AI‑enabled capabilities across matters and clients.