Innovation Counsel

BCG Attorney Search; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Generous parental leave and fertility benefits

Four weeks of vacation

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Innovation Counsel to join their Practice Innovation team in Reston, Virginia. This role involves advancing practice-specific initiatives and collaborating across teams to leverage innovative legal technologies effectively.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of relevant experience, a Juris Doctorate, and an active bar membership. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous vacation time, and parental leave.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support legal technology adoption initiatives impacting practice groups.
• Design and prepare playbooks for best practices in innovation technologies.
• Collaborate with leadership on initiative prioritization processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office suite proficiency

Strong communication skills

Ability to analyze and suggest solutions

Ability to influence and collaborate

Education

Juris Doctorate or non-US equivalent

Tools

iManage

Job description

Job Overview

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

Duties

• Support legal technology adoption initiatives impacting practice groups.
• Design and prepare playbooks for best practices in innovation technologies.
• Organize presentations, status reports, and executive briefings.
• Collaborate with leadership on initiative prioritization processes.
• 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

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, iManage, and other firm applications.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• 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

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to perform effective analysis and suggest solutions.
• Proficiency in building and growing business relationships.
• Strong presentation skills to varied audiences.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Focus on detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.

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.