Innovation Counsel - Patent Counseling and Prosecution

BCG Attorney Search; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings and flexible spending

Life insurance and long-term care

Backup care for families

Parental leave and fertility benefits

Four weeks vacation, two weeks sick, 0

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Innovation Counsel for Patent Counseling and Prosecution in Reston to advance practice initiatives and maximize value from innovation technologies. You will collaborate across teams to drive new tools, processes, and best practices while supporting technology adoption and change management.

The role requires strong presentation skills, fluency with data-driven insights, and the ability to influence multiple stakeholders across a large law firm.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or non-US equivalent required.
• Active bar membership or in-house counsel status.
• Experience leading cross-functional legal tech projects.

Responsibilities

• 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 and value evangelization.
• Develop objectives, success metrics, and timelines for technology adoption.
• Analyze operational workflows to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Drive legal technology pilots, deployments, and continuous improvements.
• Assist change management teams in developing communication campaigns.
• Maintain practice group-specific resources and automate efforts.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Travel readiness

Presentation skills

Tech usage metrics

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Innovation Counsel for Patent Counseling and Prosecution in Reston. This role involves advancing practice-specific initiatives to maximize the value of innovation technologies and practices, collaborating with various teams to drive best practices and introduce new tools and processes.

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 and value evangelization.
• Develop objectives, success metrics, and timelines for technology adoption.
• Analyze operational workflows to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Drive legal technology pilots, deployments, 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 and 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 skills and experience with varied audiences.
• Experience with technology usage data and metrics for insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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.