Innovation Counsel

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Life insurance and long‑term care coverage

Backup care for children and adults

Generous parental leave and fertility benefits

Four weeks of vacation, two weeks of sick leave, and 10 paid holidays annually

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Innovation Counsel in New York, NY, to join their Practice Innovation team. This role requires 4+ years of experience and active bar membership to advance legal technology initiatives while collaborating with various teams.

The position offers competitive benefits including medical and dental insurance, generous parental leave, and a vacation package of four weeks and ten paid holidays annually. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a Juris Doctorate or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of applicable experience in legal practice or technology adoption.
• Active bar membership or registered in-house counsel status.
• Experience in cross-functional projects involving legal technology teams.
• Understanding of large law firm financial and work allocation processes.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide attorney-level input on legal technology adoption initiatives.
• Design and prepare playbooks for best practices in innovation technologies.
• Organize presentations, status reports, and executive briefings.
• Collaborate with leadership on initiative prioritization and value communication.
• Develop objectives, success metrics, and timelines for technology adoption.
• Analyze practice group workflows to identify improvement areas.
• Drive legal technology pilots and continuous improvements.
• Assist change management teams in developing communication campaigns.
• Maintain practice group-specific resources and automate efforts.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and firm applications

Strong presentation and communication skills

Ability to analyze complex information accurately

Experience with technology usage data and metrics

Ability to influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders

Education

Juris Doctorate or non-US equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Counsel in New York, NY to join their Practice Innovation team. The role involves advancing practice‑specific initiatives to maximize the value of innovation technologies and practices, collaborating with various teams to drive best practices in legal technology.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide attorney‑level input on legal technology adoption initiatives.
• Design and prepare playbooks for best practices in innovation technologies.
• Organize presentations, status reports, and executive briefings.
• Collaborate with leadership on initiative prioritization and value communication.
• Develop objectives, success metrics, and timelines for technology adoption.
• Analyze practice group workflows to identify improvement areas.
• Drive legal technology pilots and continuous improvements.
• Assist change management teams in developing communication campaigns.
• Maintain practice group‑specific resources and automate efforts.

Requirements

• 4+ years of applicable experience in legal practice or technology adoption.
• Active bar membership or registered in‑house counsel status.
• Experience in cross‑functional projects involving legal technology teams.
• Understanding of large law firm financial and work allocation processes.

Education

Juris Doctorate or non‑US equivalent.

Certifications

Active member in good standing of the bar(s) in applicable jurisdictions.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and firm applications.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex information accurately.
• Experience with technology usage data and metrics.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and long‑term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and adults.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation, two weeks of sick leave, and 10 paid holidays annually.