Senior Manager of Legal Innovation

Latham & Watkins; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability insurance

Generous 401k plan

At least 11 paid holidays per year

PTO program accrues 23 days

Professional development programs

Job summary

Latham & Watkins is seeking a Senior Manager of Legal Innovation to lead AI strategy for litigation teams in Washington D.C. This role emphasizes enhancing legal workflows and improving client service through technology.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, 10+ years of relevant experience in law, and 4+ years managing teams. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401k, and professional development.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• At least 4 years as a practicing attorney.
• At least 3 years managing a team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of innovation attorneys to enhance legal workflows.
• Develop AI usage strategies aligned with firm objectives.
• Conduct workshops to help attorneys understand AI capabilities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

JD or equivalent

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About The Role

The Senior Manager of Legal Innovation is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for leading the firm’s strategy for helping litigation attorneys identify, evaluate, and adopt AI and technology solutions that improve legal workflows, enhance client service, and deliver strategic value to the firm, while developing and leading a team of innovation attorneys who advise litigation attorneys and practice group leadership on the effective, practical, and responsible use of AI and technology across litigation workflows. This role will be located in either our New York, Chicago, Washington D.C., or our Los Angeles office in Century City. This role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in‑office presence.

Responsibilities

• Leading, developing, and coaching a team of innovation attorneys who partner with litigation attorneys to identify opportunities to use AI and technology to improve legal workflows, enhance client service, and deliver strategic value to the firm
• Developing and implementing AI adoption and usage strategies for litigation practices, aligned with firm strategy, practice group priorities, attorney needs, risk considerations, and long‑term technology fluency goals
• Cultivating a robust pipeline of litigation‑focused technology needs, workflow challenges, innovation opportunities, and potential solutions by engaging directly with attorneys, practice leadership, Knowledge Management Lawyers, and other stakeholders supporting the practice
• Advising litigation attorneys and practice group leadership on the effective, practical, and responsible use of AI and technology across litigation workflows
• Designing and delivering workshops, training sessions, presentations, and other enablement programs to help litigation attorneys understand emerging AI capabilities, apply approved tools effectively, and build confidence in technology‑assisted legal practice
• Using a data‑driven approach to evaluate adoption, attorney engagement, satisfaction, workflow impact, and innovation advisory effectiveness, applying insights to improve programming, prioritize opportunities, and demonstrate value at scale
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Desired Skills

• Possess excellent leadership skills (e.g., organizing, planning, problem‑solving, and decision‑making) necessary for effective management
• Demonstrate the ability to identify and build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the Technology & Information Services Department and the firm to promote collaboration
• Display excellent organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or related work‑experience
• A JD or equivalent
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience, including a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney and a minimum of three (3) years of managing a team of professionals, preferably in the technology space
• Admission to at least one US State Bar

Benefits & Additional Information

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well‑being programs (e.g., mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well‑being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Pay Range

USD $280,000.00 - USD $360,000.00 /Yr.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.