Technology & Innovation Counsel

Latham & Watkins LLP; New York; Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Latham & Watkins seeks an Innovation Attorney to join the Technology & Information Services team. Located in Los Angeles, Chicago, DC, Boston or New York, this hybrid role connects lawyers, clients and IT to tailor technology to practice needs and firm strategy.

Responsibilities include evaluating new technologies, drafting specs, piloting solutions, and advising leadership on deployment. Requires a JD, bar admission, and at least four years in a legal/tech role.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent and admission to the relevant state bar
• Four+ years of experience as a practicing lawyer in a law firm or legal operations role
• Experience in a technology role, preferably in a legal tech environment

Responsibilities

• Staying abreast of generative AI and emerging tech to inform the firm’s technology platform
• Provide updates and analysis of new technologies to firm management and practice leadership
• Draft specs, evaluate software and pilot concepts with guidance from practice groups
• Advise on strategic deployment of efficient processes, policies and tools
• Foster relationships with industry groups and vendors
• Coordinate communications between lawyers, local tech teams and global IT organization
• Participate in technology committees and working groups
• Deliver technology presentations and training to support strategic deployments
• Protect highly sensitive and proprietary information

Skills

Product development & management

User personas & stories

Roadmap planning

UI/UX concepts

User testing

Knowledge of LegalTech product sectors

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Education

JD or equivalent law degree

Bar admission in relevant state

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Latham & Watkins seeks an Innovation Attorney to join the Technology & Information Services team. Located in Los Angeles, Chicago, DC, Boston or New York, this hybrid role connects lawyers, clients and IT to tailor technology to practice needs and firm strategy.

Responsibilities include evaluating new technologies, drafting specs, piloting solutions, and advising leadership on deployment. Requires a JD, bar admission, and at least four years in a legal/tech role.