Innovation Attorney - AI

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Job Overview

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Legal Innovation Counsel – Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technology to lead the integration and application of AI technologies, including generative AI and other advanced legal tech tools, across its legal services platform. This role drives strategic innovation initiatives, supports cross-functional teams, and plays a critical part in transforming legal practice through technology.

Location

• Portland, OR

Duties

• Lead cross-office and cross-practice initiatives to drive adoption of AI and other legal tech solutions

• Collaborate with attorneys and innovation professionals to identify and implement AI use cases

• Serve as a resource for individual attorneys in integrating generative AI into their legal workflows

• Design and deliver firmwide training, workshops, and collaborative sessions on legal tech use

• Develop and maintain prompt libraries and use case documentation tailored to practice areas and roles

• Facilitate innovation sessions with legal and business units to surface tech opportunities

• Oversee firmwide AI & Tech Ambassador initiatives; define goals and support ambassador development

• Monitor the usage and evolution of internal generative AI tools and recommend enhancements

• Evaluate AI adoption through internal metrics and market benchmarking

• Lead vendor engagements, pilot testing, and feedback processes for new technologies

• Consult with clients on legal AI strategy and collaborate on solution design

• Contribute to marketing and business development by creating innovation-focused content and resources

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience as an attorney in a large U.S. law firm

• Proven experience with generative AI, large language models, and AI-driven legal solutions

• Demonstrated success leading legal technology adoption or innovation initiatives

• Ability to present complex technical concepts to legal and business audiences clearly

• Strong project management capabilities and a record of executing multi-stakeholder initiatives

• Proactive and strategic thinker with high attention to detail

• Collaborative leadership style with comfort operating across departments

• Availability to travel for occasional firmwide or client-focused engagements

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

• Active license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Certifications

• Preferred but not required:

  • Certifications in legal innovation, AI, or legal operations

  • Project management credentials (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma)

Skills

• In-depth understanding of AI technologies applicable to legal workflows

• Familiarity with legal document management, automation, and workflow tools

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to influence and lead without direct authority

• Experience facilitating training or knowledge-sharing programs

• Data analysis and benchmarking for technology effectiveness

Benefits

• Bonus:

• • Discretionary annual merit-based bonus

• Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

  • Health: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • Family Care: Child, elder, and pet care support

  • Disability: Short- and long-term disability insurance

  • Parental Leave: Generous leave policies

  • Financial: HSA contributions, FSA plans, 401(k) program

  • Time Off: Paid holidays and flexible time off (FTO)

  • Well-being: Mental health resources and wellness programs

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306