Innovation Attorney - Transactions

BCG Attorney Search; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts & health-s

401(k) plan and profit sharing

Substantial PTO

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Atlanta, GA seeks an Innovation Attorney to advise lawyers, matter teams, clients, and practice groups on transactional work. The role centers on aligning innovative legal technologies with workflows to boost value, efficiency, and productivity.

JD or equivalent is required, admission to the state bar, and at least two years of legal practice or legal operations experience. Proficiency with legal tech and AI, plus strong communication of technical concepts to stakeholders,

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent required; admission to the state bar.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a practicing lawyer or in a legal operations role.
• Proficiency with technology, legal technology, and artificial intelligence.
• Experience in strategic legal technology projects preferred.
• Knowledge of transactional legal matter lifecycle preferred.
• Familiarity with techniques for increasing adoption of legal tech tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with practice groups to develop strategies for optimizing legal service delivery using technology.
• Replicate practice group successes by applying learned lessons across teams.
• Configure legal technologies to meet practice group needs, such as developing templates or workflows.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing technology solutions to better meet client and practice group needs.
• Serve as a liaison for clients interested in AI projects, ensuring alignment with client guidelines.
• Implement outreach initiatives to increase lawyer engagement with technologies.
• Collaborate on projects with various firm teams, including business development and risk management.
• Stay informed on legal industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Communicate with third-party vendors to foster strong relationships.
• Protect and maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Perform other duties as required to meet firm goals.

Skills

Strategic use of technology in law

Design thinking

Technical concept communication

Problem-solving and customer service

Team collaboration

Education

JD or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. This role involves advising lawyers, matter teams, clients, and practice groups in transactional law. The position focuses on aligning innovative legal technologies with legal workflows to optimize value, insights, efficiency, and productivity.

Duties

• Partner with practice groups to develop strategies for optimizing legal service delivery using technology.
• Replicate practice group successes by applying learned lessons across teams.
• Configure legal technologies to meet practice group needs, such as developing templates or workflows.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing technology solutions to better meet client and practice group needs.
• Serve as a liaison for clients interested in AI projects, ensuring alignment with client guidelines.
• Implement outreach initiatives to increase lawyer engagement with technologies.
• Collaborate on projects with various firm teams, including business development and risk management.
• Stay informed on legal industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Communicate with third-party vendors to foster strong relationships.
• Protect and maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Perform other duties as required to meet firm goals.

Requirements

JD or equivalent, and admission to the relevant state bar.

Minimum of two years of experience as a practicing lawyer or in a legal operations role. Transactional experience preferred.

Proficiency with technology, legal technology, and artificial intelligence.

Experience in strategic legal technology projects preferred.

Knowledge of transactional legal matter lifecycle preferred.

Familiarity with techniques for increasing adoption of legal tech tools.

Experience in business analysis, solution design, or client-facing roles.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.

Strong customer service and problem-solving mindset.

Effective team player in diverse environments.

Self-starter with high initiative and detail-oriented.

Education: JD or equivalent.

Certifications: Admission to the relevant state bar.

Skills

• Strategic application of innovative technology in law.
• Design thinking and project implementation.
• Technical concept communication.
• Problem-solving and customer service.
• Team collaboration and multitasking.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness plan.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
• 401(k) plan and profit sharing plan.
• Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.