Director, Knowledge Management & AI Innovation

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in New York seeks a Director of Knowledge Management & Innovation to lead the firm’s KM and innovation function. You will partner with firm leadership to advance knowledge sharing, operational excellence, and AI-enabled legal service delivery, shaping strategy and driving cross‑practice initiatives.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team of Knowledge Lawyers, Innovation Managers, and Knowledge Engineers, oversee training and change management, and ensure

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with bar admission.
• Significant experience practicing law in a major law firm, corporate legal department, or government legal environment.
• Proven leadership experience building and developing high‑performing teams.
• Ability to influence partners and senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Deep understanding of legal tech and AI landscape, including generative AI, document automation, and matter intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the firmwide KM & Innovation strategy and roadmaps.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team across offices and locations.
• Drive adoption of knowledge-sharing, process improvement, and AI-enabled practices.
• Oversee evaluation and governance of knowledge management and AI platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Change management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Knowledge management

Team development

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in New York seeks a Director of Knowledge Management & Innovation to lead the firm’s KM and innovation function. You will partner with firm leadership to advance knowledge sharing, operational excellence, and AI-enabled legal service delivery, shaping strategy and driving cross‑practice initiatives.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team of Knowledge Lawyers, Innovation Managers, and Knowledge Engineers, oversee training and change management, and ensure