AI Knowledge & Innovation Manager for Law Firms

Fenwick & West LLP; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Life Insurance

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Fenwick & West LLP seeks a KMI Manager to drive AI tool adoption, design scalable solutions, and deepen expertise across the firm's core AI platforms. The role partners with attorneys and paralegals to implement AI workflows, ensuring governance and risk awareness are embedded in daily practice.

The candidate will lead communications and training programs for legal AI tools, collaborating with Practice Support Lawyers and Attorney Training teams. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Law firm background or equivalent experience working with attorneys to translate workflows into AI-enabled solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with ability to influence senior lawyers.
• Proven project management skills with multiple initiatives and stakeholders.
• Experience with AI governance, risk awareness, and training design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with attorneys and paralegals to implement firmwide AI solutions and scale workflows across matters.
• Develop deep expertise in core AI platforms and apply it to legal workflows and governance.
• Support governance and risk processes with compliance in mind and communicate implications to teams.
• Design and lead ongoing training for legal AI tools and resources, adapting content for different practice groups.

Skills

Legal tech experience

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

AI governance familiarity

Education

J.D. or paralegal certification

Tools

AI platforms

Job description

Fenwick & West LLP seeks a KMI Manager to drive AI tool adoption, design scalable solutions, and deepen expertise across the firm's core AI platforms. The role partners with attorneys and paralegals to implement AI workflows, ensuring governance and risk awareness are embedded in daily practice.

The candidate will lead communications and training programs for legal AI tools, collaborating with Practice Support Lawyers and Attorney Training teams. Hybrid work arrangement offered.