Innovation Attorney - Transactions

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts and health

401(k) plan and profit sharing plan

Substantial PTO (Paid Time Off)

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Innovation Attorney in New York City to advise lawyers, matter teams, clients, and practice groups on integrating innovative legal technologies with workflows to drive value. The role serves as a conduit between lawyers and the Technology Department to ensure effective use of technology systems.

Responsibilities include partnering with practice groups, configuring technologies, and identifying opportunities to enhance solutions while aligning working hours to support

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent and bar admission in relevant state.
• Minimum two years of experience as practicing lawyer or legal operations; transactional experience preferred.
• Proficiency with technology, legal technology, and AI.
• Experience in strategic legal technology projects preferred.
• Knowledge of transactional legal matter lifecycle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with practice groups to optimize legal service delivery through technology.
• Replicate practice group successes by applying learned lessons across teams.
• Configure legal technologies to meet practice group needs.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing technology solutions.
• Serve as a liaison for clients on AI projects and workflows.
• Implement outreach initiatives to increase lawyer engagement with technology.
• Collaborate on projects with various firm teams.
• Stay informed on legal industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Communicate with vendors to exchange information on products and services.
• Protect and maintain sensitive information.

Skills

Proficiency with legal technology and

Business analysis and solution design

Strong communication and problem‑solv 

Ability to work under pressure and met

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and

Education

JD or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Attorney in New York City, New York. This role advises lawyers, matter teams, clients, and practice groups in transactional law, aligning innovative legal technologies with workflows to optimize value and efficiency. The position serves as a conduit between lawyers, clients, and the Technology Department to ensure effective use of technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with practice groups to develop strategies for optimizing legal service delivery through technology.
• Replicate practice group successes by applying learned lessons across teams.
• Configure legal technologies to meet practice group needs.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing technology solutions.
• Serve as a liaison for clients on AI projects and collaborate on shared workflows.
• Implement outreach initiatives to increase lawyer engagement with technology.
• Collaborate on projects with various firm teams.
• Stay informed on legal industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Communicate with vendors to exchange information on products and services.
• Protect and maintain sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as required to meet firm goals.
• Align working hours to support global teams.

Requirements

• JD or equivalent, admission to the relevant state bar.
• Minimum two years of experience as a practicing lawyer or in legal operations; transactional experience preferred.
• Proficiency with technology, legal technology, and AI.
• Experience in strategic legal technology projects preferred.
• Knowledge of transactional legal matter lifecycle preferred.
• Familiarity with legal tech adoption techniques desirable.
• Experience in business analysis, solution design, or client-facing roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Effective team player in diverse environments.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized.

Education

• JD or equivalent.

Certifications

• Admission to the relevant state bar.

Skills

• Proficiency with legal technology and AI.
• Business analysis and solution design.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• 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.