Legal Technology Advisor

Clifford Chance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Clifford Chance US LLP in New York seeks a full-time Legal Technology Advisor. You will bridge law and technology, driving adoption of GenAI tools like Copilot and ChatGPT, and work with teams to deliver high-quality legal services.

You will engage with tools such as Kira, Litera Transact, HighQ, and Power BI, report to the Senior Legal Technology Advisor, and help innovate client-centric workflows while respecting firm policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience implementing and supporting advanced legal technologies.
• Proficiency in recommending and supporting GenAI tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT in a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of the legal technology landscape in a global law firm.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of internal legal teams and clients to translate needs into technology solutions.
• Build relationships with clients and position yourself as a trusted advisor.
• Recommend, configure, and support technologies from the tech stack including GenAI tools.
• Advise on AI integration in legal workflows, e.g., contract analysis and document automation.
• Promote the Legal Technology Toolkit with demonstrations and matter-specific configurations.
• Collaborate with Product Management to feedback on new solutions.
• Gather feedback from attorneys and business professionals across the global Legal Technology team.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Problem-solving

Entrepreneurial mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Copilot

ChatGPT

Kira

Litera Transact

HighQ

Power BI

Job description

As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people.

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive— where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.

We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.

Job Description

The role

Clifford Chance US LLP is seeking a full-time Legal Technology Advisor to join our team in our New York office. In this pivotal role, you will serve as a vital link between law and technology, working closely with cross-functional teams to understand the needs of our legal professionals and clients. Your expertise will help drive the adoption of innovative technology solutions that enhance the delivery and quality of our legal services, with a particular focus on GenAI tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT.

As a Legal Technology Advisor, you will have the opportunity to work hands-on with a wide range of advanced legal technology tools, including Kira, Litera Transact, HighQ, Power BI, Copilot Studio, AI Agents, AI drafting solutions, automation tools, and many others. You will report directly to the Senior Legal Technology Advisor and play a key role in supporting our firm’s commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and client centricity.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the needs of our internal legal teams and external clients, translating these into effective technology solutions.
• Build strong relationships with clients, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor.
• Recommend, configure, and support the use of relevant technologies from our existing Tech stack, including GenAI tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT to drive efficiency and innovation in legal processes.
• Advise on the integration of AI and other advanced technologies in legal workflows, such as contract analysis and document automation.
• Promote and analyze the usage of our Legal Technology Toolkit by delivering tailored presentations, demonstrations, and matter-specific configurations.
• Contribute to projects that introduce and implement new legal technology tools, ensuring they align with business needs and strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with Product Management teams to provide feedback and guidance on new solutions, ensuring they meet the needs of our lawyers and enhance client experiences.
• Balance immediate client needs with the firm’s strategic objectives, identifying opportunities to leverage existing and emerging solutions.
• Support power users of key legal technology tools to expand our delivery capabilities.
• Gather and share feedback from attorneys and business professionals across our global Legal Technology team throughout the product lifecycle.
• Stay current on the latest legal technology trends, particularly in GenAI, through continuous learning, networking, and research, and identify opportunities for adoption within the firm.
• Promote the use of training materials and provide feedback for ongoing improvement.

Qualifications

Your experience

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience implementing and supporting advanced legal technologies, ideally within Global Financial Markets practice areas at a global law firm preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in recommending and supporting GenAI tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT in a legal or professional services environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required).
• Prior experience introducing legal technology solutions in professional services firms is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the legal technology landscape and its application in a global law firm environment.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and propose innovative technology solutions.
• Sound judgment in evaluating legal technology solutions for their value and alignment with strategic goals.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal professionals and IT specialists, and apply strong problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills to address challenges in legal technology implementation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, delivered with enthusiasm and impact.
• Strong relationship-building skills and an appreciation for diverse approaches to achieving results.
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work outside core business hours as needed.
• Willingness to travel to other US offices as needed.
• Must be able to adhere and company to the Firm's Agile Working Policy which requires employees to work from the office at least three days each calendar week.
• Must be independently and legally authorized to work in the United States.

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $170,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

Additional Information

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.