Legal Tech Product Manager - Practice Innovation

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 167,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP is seeking a Practice Innovation Manager to bridge practice groups with technology. You will steward legal tech products from concept through adoption, working with attorneys and the Knowledge & Innovation team to translate trends into scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, lifecycle management, and adherence to firm policies while driving efficiency and client service. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years in technology, product management, knowledge management, or legal operations.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services preferred.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Experience managing a product lifecycle including requirements, testing, training, and licensure management.

Responsibilities

• Support the product owner for a portfolio of legal technology solutions across lifecycle stages.
• Collaborate with practice groups and Knowledge & Innovation teams to identify needs and evaluate solutions.
• Lead pilot programs, gather feedback, and track timelines and adoption.
• Guide solutions through onboarding and approval processes for compliant implementation.
• Develop adoption strategies, training, and engagement metrics.
• Coordinate with IT, security, governance, and marketing to align rollouts with policies.
• Monitor emerging technologies and provide input to leadership.
• Maintain product charters, roadmaps, and governance guidelines.

Skills

Product lifecycle

Collaboration

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Organization

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP is seeking a Practice Innovation Manager to bridge practice groups with technology. You will steward legal tech products from concept through adoption, working with attorneys and the Knowledge & Innovation team to translate trends into scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, lifecycle management, and adherence to firm policies while driving efficiency and client service. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ related experience are required.