Legal AI & Knowledge Innovation Counsel

McDermott Will & Emery; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 193,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Emery seeks a Knowledge & Innovation Counsel (KIC) to advance AI and legal tech within designated practice groups. The role combines knowledge management, solution development, user enablement, and hands-on support to drive adoption and measurable impact.

The KIC will partner with the Applied AI team to tailor practice solutions, guide attorneys on AI tools, train teams, and curate practice precedents and knowledge assets to support the lifecycle of matters.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited university.
• At least six years of practice or knowledge management experience.
• Familiarity with AI platforms (Harvey, Claude, ChatGPT, CoCounsel, Copilot).

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for one or more practice groups within the Innovation function.
• Guide attorneys on AI tools and develop/supply knowledge assets and solutions.
• Lead training sessions to build attorney fluency with AI and knowledge management.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Mentoring

Training delivery

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Harvey

Claude

ChatGPT

CoCounsel

Copilot

Practical Law

Job description

McDermott Will & Emery seeks a Knowledge & Innovation Counsel (KIC) to advance AI and legal tech within designated practice groups. The role combines knowledge management, solution development, user enablement, and hands-on support to drive adoption and measurable impact.

The KIC will partner with the Applied AI team to tailor practice solutions, guide attorneys on AI tools, train teams, and curate practice precedents and knowledge assets to support the lifecycle of matters.