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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP · 2 weeks ago

Director of Artificial Intelligence

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is a law firm seeking a Director of Artificial Intelligence to drive their AI strategy and integration across the organization. This senior leadership role involves guiding the firm in leveraging AI to enhance client service and operational efficiency while ensuring ethical governance and compliance.

ConsultingFinanceLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional ServicesReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define and lead a firmwide vision for AI that reflects evolving legal practice, client expectations, and emerging technology

Translate business objectives into a strategic AI roadmap that anticipates future needs and positions the firm as an industry leader

Guide firm leadership in understanding the implications and opportunities of AI, ensuring alignment between technology adoption and organizational priorities

Act as a senior advisor and bridge between legal professionals, technology teams, firm leadership, and external partners

Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by enabling the firm to confidently adopt, experiment with, and scale AI solutions

Build coalitions across departments to identify and implement high-impact AI use cases and promote best practices

Establish and oversee AI governance frameworks to ensure ethical, secure, and compliant use of AI technologies

Anticipate and mitigate risks related to data privacy, client confidentiality, and professional responsibility in AI applications

Serve as a firmwide leader in AI policy, guiding responsible innovation and use of generative technologies

Stay at the forefront of the evolving AI and legal tech landscape to identify trends, risks, and strategic opportunities

Position the firm competitively by evaluating where AI can differentiate service delivery and client experience

Represent the firm in external AI/legal innovation forums and cultivate strategic relationships with peer institutions and vendors

Lead efforts to build AI literacy and competency across the firm through high-impact training, tools, and enablement strategies

Foster an environment where legal and business professionals are equipped to innovate using AI in meaningful, ethical ways

Ensure that internal capabilities—technical, operational, and cultural—are aligned to support long-term AI adoption and scalability

Qualification

AI strategyLegal technologyInnovation leadershipData privacyStakeholder engagementRisk managementCollaborationCommunication

Required

Bachelor's Degree, with a preference for a Juris Doctor

Experienced legal professional with a deep understanding of the practice and business of law

Visionary leader with a proven ability to drive innovation and technology adoption in complex, professional services environments

Strong communicator and collaborator, capable of engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels

Demonstrated thought leadership in AI, legal technology, or digital transformation initiatives

Strategic mindset with a balanced approach to innovation, risk management, and client value

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Company

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Pillsbury is one of the world’s foremost law firms, operating at the intersection of technology innovation, capital and government.

Founded in 1868

Palo Alto, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.pillsburylaw.com

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