Innovation Attorney - E amp I and Finance

Profile

A law firm is seeking an Innovation Attorney - E & I and Finance for its Chicago office. The candidate will support the Firm’s innovation efforts to enhance the delivery of legal services, focusing on E&I and Finance business units. Reporting to the Global Head of Practice Innovation, the role involves collaborating closely with all members and leadership of the respective business units.

Duties:

• Develop and enhance the use of practice content to streamline legal service delivery, including creating, maintaining, and automating precedent libraries.
• Coordinate the maintenance and organization of deal documents and libraries.
• Identify and integrate relevant practice content in collaboration with the firm’s Research & Information team.
• Support, coordinate, and lead projects to develop and improve client-facing solutions, including client/deal intake and scoping.
• Oversee projects to digitalize the practice, automate workflows, and enhance data strategy.
• Serve as a resource for practice resource questions and issues.
• Support the integration of AI into legal practice and automation of workflows.
• Evaluate the efficient delivery of legal services through internal data and external benchmarking.
• Educate legal professionals on practice content, client-facing solutions, and technology initiatives.
• Develop and maintain case studies for marketing and business development purposes.

Requirements:

• Juris doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited university or college and admission to practice in good standing in a US jurisdiction.
• 4+ years of experience as an E&I attorney in a large law firm.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with best practices and technology for managing workflows, documents, and communications.
• Understanding of knowledge management, practice/project management, and efficiency principles.
• Enthusiasm for legal technology, including AI and generative AI.
• Strong analytical, project management, and organization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Education:

Juris doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited university or college.

Certifications:

Admission to practice in good standing in a US jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with legal technology and best practices.
• Analytical and project management skills.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.

Benefits Offered:

• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurances.
• Mental well-being benefits.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Health savings account (with applicable medical plan).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Long-term care insurance.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program.
• Generous Parental leave benefits.
• Paid holidays.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306