Director of AI Solutions - Legal

Considine Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Considine Search seeks a Director of AI Solutions to lead the development, implementation, and firm-wide adoption of artificial intelligence across its legal practices and business operations.

The role combines senior leadership and hands-on AI expertise, translating complex business and legal needs into scalable, production-ready solutions while ensuring quality, security, and measurable impact. This is execution-focused and requires driving adoption beyond pilot programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required; JD is advantageous
• Proven experience leading AI initiatives in large organizations
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities
• Experience translating business/legal needs into scalable AI solutions
• Proven ability to measure ROI and communicate business impact to executives
• Familiarity with legal workflows, confidentiality, and information security

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary AI teams across engineering, legal tech, training, and client engagement
• Direct development and deployment of firm-wide AI tools and workflows
• Translate requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions with quality controls
• Develop and implement AI adoption strategies and training programs
• Oversee client-facing AI initiatives and demonstrate value to stakeholders
• Advise senior leadership on AI investments and innovation opportunities

Skills

Leadership

AI strategy & governance

Team building

Change management

Stakeholder management

Generative AI & prompts

KPIs & ROI analysis

Communication

Client engagement

Legal tech knowledge

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A leading international law firm is seeking a Director of AI Solutions to lead the development, implementation, and firmwide adoption of artificial intelligence solutions across its legal practices and business operations.

This senior leadership position will oversee multidisciplinary teams responsible for developing AI-powered workflows, delivering training and adoption initiatives, and supporting client-facing AI programs. The Director will translate business and legal needs into practical, scalable solutions while ensuring quality, security, and measurable business impact.

The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership, hands‑on AI expertise, and a deep understanding of legal workflows. This is an execution‑oriented role requiring a demonstrated ability to move AI initiatives beyond experimentation into successful production and widespread adoption.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams of AI engineers, legal technology professionals, training specialists, and client engagement personnel
• Establish priorities, allocate resources, and oversee hiring, performance management, and professional development
• Manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and organizational growth

AI Solutions Development & Implementation

• Direct the development and deployment of AI-powered tools and workflows supporting attorneys and business professionals
• Translate practice group and departmental requirements into scalable, production‑ready solutions
• Establish standards for solution design, testing, implementation, documentation, and ongoing maintenance
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies, platforms, and vendors to identify practical opportunities for improvement
• Ensure appropriate quality controls, human oversight, confidentiality safeguards, and regulatory compliance

AI Training, Adoption & Engagement

• Develop and execute firmwide AI adoption strategies and training programs
• Partner with technology, professional development, and practice leadership teams to integrate AI into daily workflows
• Establish metrics to evaluate usage, adoption, productivity improvements, solution quality, and business impact
• Identify barriers to adoption and implement targeted solutions to increase engagement

Client Engagement & Strategic Collaboration

• Oversee client‑facing AI initiatives, including presentations, proposals, client requests, and collaborative projects
• Work with business development, finance, technology, and legal practice leaders to demonstrate the value of AI‑enabled services
• Develop case studies, performance metrics, and other materials highlighting AI capabilities and measurable outcomes
• Advise senior leadership on AI investment priorities, emerging technologies, and opportunities for innovation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Law, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline preferred
• Juris Doctor preferred; admission to practice law, particularly in New York, is advantageous
• 8+ years of experience in legal technology, knowledge management, legal operations, AI implementation, or related professional services
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience managing, developing, and expanding teams
• Proven success leading technology or AI initiatives from initial concept through production deployment and organization-wide adoption
• Strong practical understanding of generative AI technologies, including prompt engineering, agentic workflows, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and AI evaluation methodologies
• Experience designing and delivering training, change management, and technology adoption programs
• Demonstrated ability to establish KPIs, measure ROI, and communicate business impact to executive leadership
• Familiarity with legal AI platforms, vendor evaluation, and technology procurement
• Strong understanding of legal workflows, confidentiality requirements, information security, and AI governance
• Exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and project execution skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, senior executives, technical teams, and external clients