Head of AI Operations & Legal Tech Transformation

Direct Recruiters, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Recruiters, Inc. is recruiting a Director of AI Operations for a boutique New York City law firm. The role leads the implementation, integration, and adoption of AI across the organization, driving efficiency in operations, knowledge management, and client service.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical leadership with business judgment, able to move from roadmaps to hands-on execution and to influence senior partners. Experience in legal technology and production AI is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on AI systems deployment in production environments.
• Experience with generative AI and enterprise platforms.
• Experience in legal tech or professional services a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize the AI stack and integrate with existing systems.
• Identify opportunities to automate workflows in legal operations.
• Lead implementation and ongoing management of AI solutions.
• Educate and train staff to drive adoption.
• Develop multiyear AI roadmap and evaluate new tech.
• Establish metrics for AI adoption and ROI.

Skills

AI systems deployment

Workflow automation

Systems integration

Stakeholder influence

Leadership

Tools

Harvey

iManage

CenterBase

Claude

Job description

Direct Recruiters, Inc. is recruiting a Director of AI Operations for a boutique New York City law firm. The role leads the implementation, integration, and adoption of AI across the organization, driving efficiency in operations, knowledge management, and client service.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical leadership with business judgment, able to move from roadmaps to hands-on execution and to influence senior partners. Experience in legal technology and production AI is preferred.