Remote AI Strategy & Innovation Director

Nixon Peabody LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 216,000 - 332,750; Full time

Job summary

Nixon Peabody LLP seeks a Director of AI and Innovation to design and execute the firm's multi-year AI roadmap, bridging technology, innovation, and business operations. The role requires building a multidisciplinary team and reporting on ROI and adoption across practice groups.

The position offers remote work with hybrid options at firm offices, and requires strong leadership, legal technology experience, and ability to translate attorney needs into viable AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field; J.D. strongly preferred.
• 8–10 years in professional experience with at least two of: legal practice, legal tech/innovation, legal operations, IT leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI strategy development and execution aligned with firm goals.
• Oversee cross-functional teams spanning operations, staff attorneys, and service-delivery.
• Develop governance, risk, and ethics framework for Responsible AI.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Legal tech awareness

Job description

Nixon Peabody LLP seeks a Director of AI and Innovation to design and execute the firm's multi-year AI roadmap, bridging technology, innovation, and business operations. The role requires building a multidisciplinary team and reporting on ROI and adoption across practice groups.

The position offers remote work with hybrid options at firm offices, and requires strong leadership, legal technology experience, and ability to translate attorney needs into viable AI initiatives.