Innovation Attorney - E amp I and Finance

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A law firm is seeking an Innovation Attorney - E&I and Finance for its Houston office. The candidate will support the firm's innovation efforts to enhance the delivery of legal services, focusing on the E&I and Finance business units. They will collaborate closely with the Global Head of Practice Innovation and various members and leaders within the business units.

Duties:

• Develop and enhance the use of practice content to streamline legal service delivery, including creating and automating precedent libraries, coordinating deal document maintenance, and integrating relevant third-party resources.
• Lead projects to develop and improve client-facing solutions, such as streamlining intake processes and sharing deal metrics with clients and teams.
• Oversee projects to streamline legal service delivery, including supporting the firm's data strategy, digitalizing practices, and optimizing resource utilization.
• Serve as a resource for practice-related questions, vet and onboard legal technology, and facilitate technology adoption within the business units.
• Manage the development and delivery of training programs, knowledge sharing initiatives, and integration of AI into legal practice.
• Evaluate legal service efficiency through internal data analysis, external benchmarking, and market trend monitoring, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Educate legal professionals on practice content, client solutions, technology, and other initiatives to enhance legal services.
• Communicate and consult with firm stakeholders on practice content, efficiency, client solutions, technology, and projects.
• Develop and maintain case studies for marketing and business development purposes, and manage portal pages and resources for the business unit.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited university or college, with admission to practice in good standing in a US jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an E&I attorney in a large law firm.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.
• Familiarity with workflow, document, and communication management best practices and technologies.
• Understanding of knowledge management, practice/project management, and efficiency in meeting overall business objectives.
• Enthusiasm for legal technology, including AI and generative AI, and its potential applications in legal services.
• Excellent analytical, project management, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, along with public relations and diplomacy abilities.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Robust mental well-being benefits.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Health savings account (with applicable medical plan) and flexible spending accounts.
• Long-term care insurance and a 401(k) program.
• Flexible Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306