The Innovation Pipeline Director

Fisher Phillips, LLP; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off

Holidays

Telehealth

Job summary

Fisher Phillips, LLP is seeking a hands-on Innovation Pipeline (TIP) Director in the Atlanta area to lead a small team that rapidly builds and tests AI solutions. You will turn ambiguous ideas into focused experiments, prototype directly, and guide decisions on which solutions to scale.

The role combines product judgment with technical fluency and the ability to earn trust with attorneys and business leaders. Hybrid, full-time position in Atlanta with relocation not covered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering technology products or workflow improvements from discovery through user testing, including leadership of a small delivery team.
• A portfolio of working AI prototypes or applications and enough technical depth to build, review solutions, and explain their limitations.
• Strong prioritization, stakeholder management, and written communication skills; ability to make progress when requirements are incomplete.

Responsibilities

• Own idea intake and the prioritized pipeline.
• Translate each selected idea into a project brief with scope, sponsor, benefits, and success criteria.
• Lead short delivery cycles, remove obstacles, and coach two builders; stay involved in prototyping and demos.
• Evaluate approaches using approved AI tools, automation, or custom development; review vendor options.
• Set evaluation standards and compare results with current workflows; assess cost and usability.
• Coordinate data access and confidentiality with firm teams; establish review points before expanding pilots.
• Manage team capacity and approved spending; provide concise demonstrations and updates to leadership.
• Prepare pilots for production delivery with IT, including documentation and operating costs.

Skills

AI prototyping

Product leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Tools

AI tools

Prototyping

Job description

Fisher Phillips is a place where your ideas matter, your initiative is valued, and your work directly supports the success of employers navigating complex workplace challenges every day.

Our firm is building for the future: strengthening systems, investing in technology, and refining how we deliver exceptional client service. Professional staff here don’t just maintain processes – they help design better ones. If you’re forward-thinking, solutions-oriented, and eager to make a meaningful impact, you’ll find ample opportunity to shape how we work and how we grow.

(Atlanta, Full-time, Hybrid) - Must reside in the Atlanta area

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking a The Innovation Pipeline (TIP) Director to join our team. In this key role, you will drive the firm’s Innovation Pipeline and support the continued advancement of AI and emerging technologies across the firm.

Position Summary

The hands-on Director leads The Innovation Pipeline, a small team that rapidly builds and tests AI solutions for Fisher Phillips. This leader turns ambiguous ideas into focused experiments, works directly on prototypes, and helps the firm decide which solutions merit further investment. The role combines product judgment, technical fluency, and the ability to earn trust with attorneys and business leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Own idea intake and the prioritized pipeline. Evaluate opportunities by business value, feasibility, data readiness, effort, and fit with firm priorities.

Translate each selected idea into a short project brief covering the user problem, sponsor, scope, expected benefit, success criteria, timeline, and decision owner.

Lead short delivery cycles, remove obstacles, and coach two builders. Remain directly involved in prototyping, design decisions, troubleshooting, and demonstrations.

Select the simplest workable approach using approved AI tools, automation, or custom development. Evaluate existing capabilities and vendor options before committing to a build.

Set evaluation standards and compare results with the current workflow. Test output quality, failure cases, human review needs, cost, and practical usability.

Coordinate data access and confidentiality requirements with the appropriate firm teams. Establish clear review points before expanding a pilot or its access.

Manage team capacity and approved spending. Keep leadership informed through concise demonstrations, pipeline updates, and recommendations to advance, revise, or stop.

Prepare successful pilots for production delivery with IT or another agreed owner, including documentation, remaining work, support expectations, and estimated operating costs.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience delivering technology products or workflow improvements from discovery through user testing, including leadership of a small delivery team.

A portfolio of working AI prototypes or applications and enough technical depth to build, review solutions, and explain their limitations.

Strong prioritization, stakeholder management, and written communication skills; ability to make progress when requirements are incomplete.

Sound judgment with confidential information and experience measuring business outcomes.

Must be hands-on and able to work alongside while leading the team.

Preferred Qualifications

Law firm or professional services experience; familiarity with enterprise integrations, knowledge workflows, and moving prototypes into supported services.

Relevant education or equivalent practical experience is welcome.

Why Join Us

At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional yet dynamic environment that leverages cutting-edge technology. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.

We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, generous paid time off, and holidays.

Your well-being is our priority. We offer 24/7 telehealth services, a variety of wellness programs, and additional optional benefits designed to support your unique lifestyle. At Fisher Phillips, you’ll find a workplace that values your health, happiness, and continued professional development. To learn more about our firm, visit us at www.fisherphillips.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

Relocation costs are not covered. We are only accepting direct applicants; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be considered. No phone inquiries, please.

Professional development is an integral part of how we operate. As our firm grows, so do the opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and build a career with long-term potential. You’ll work alongside talented colleagues in a dynamic environment that values practical thinking, innovation, and continuous improvement. We encourage new ideas and empower our professionals to help move the needle.

Because professional growth should be continuous, we offer:

Learning and Development at Every Stage

12 Months of Learning

A program providing staff with monthly access to curated courses and resources designed to strengthen skills, broaden knowledge, and support long-term career development.

For managers and emerging leaders, this ongoing program offers interactive workshops, tools, and practical guidance to strengthen leadership capabilities, support teams effectively, and make people-centered decisions.

Benefits that Support Your Whole Life

Fisher Phillips Values

Our shared principles guide how we think, collaborate, and deliver, anchoring every decision in what’s right for our clients and each other.