Head of Technology & AI Innovation

Brown Rudnick LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 220,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Rudnick LLP is seeking a Director of Technology and Innovation in New York to lead IT operations and advance the firm’s technology strategy. You will oversee risk, financial, and software systems, manage a team, and drive a pragmatic AI and emerging tech program with measurable business impact.

The role requires 10+ years in technology leadership, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong executive communication skills to partner with the CIO, firm leadership, and attorneys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, preferably within an AmLaw200 law firm.
• Experience managing IT operations and leading teams.
• Senior technology leader with responsibility for multiple technology functions.
• Translate business strategy into practical technology priorities and execution plans.
• Strong experience with enterprise technology, SaaS, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, applications, infrastructure, and technology service delivery.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing an AI or emerging technology strategy.
• Strong vendor management, financial management, project leadership, and organizational skills.
• Excellent executive presence and communication with attorneys, firm leadership, and technical teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in both strategic and tactical situations.
• Judgment and pragmatism balancing innovation, risk, cost, operational stability, and user experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all IT operations for risk systems, financial systems, software applications, and IT projects.
• Oversee day-to-day IT operations leadership and ensure critical systems operate effectively.
• Provide direct management, coaching, and performance management to a team of IT professionals.
• Establish clear accountability within IT teams and ensure issues are escalated and resolved.
• Act as senior escalation point for significant technology issues affecting attorneys, leadership, clients, or operations.
• Translate business priorities into technology priorities and allocate resources accordingly.
• Partner with the CIO on strategy, roadmap, budget, and operating plan.
• Lead technology innovation with emphasis on AI strategy, responsible AI adoption, automation, and productivity tools.
• Develop practical AI and emerging technology strategies from pilot to adoption and governance.
• Evaluate new technologies based on business need, usability, security, integration, cost, risk, and ROI.
• Ensure innovation initiatives align with the firm’s broader technology environment.
• Oversee major technology initiatives with sponsorship, resources, change management, and measurable outcomes.
• Assist with management of key technology vendors and partners to ensure value and accountability.
• Maintain an operationally disciplined and user-friendly technology organization.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Vendor management

AI strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Cloud platforms

SaaS

Cybersecurity

Infrastructure

Job description

Brown Rudnick LLP is seeking a Director of Technology and Innovation in New York to lead IT operations and advance the firm’s technology strategy. You will oversee risk, financial, and software systems, manage a team, and drive a pragmatic AI and emerging tech program with measurable business impact.

The role requires 10+ years in technology leadership, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong executive communication skills to partner with the CIO, firm leadership, and attorneys.