Kirkland & Ellis · 1 month ago
Practice Innovation Advisor (Transactional Practice)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$193K/yr - $208K/yr
5+ years expKirkland & Ellis is a leading law firm known for its commitment to legal excellence and innovation. They are seeking a Practice Innovation Advisor to enhance client service and efficiency within the Transactional Practice, focusing on Funds and Mergers & Acquisitions by implementing tech-enabled solutions and optimizing workflows.
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Responsibilities
Partner with Transactional Practice – Work closely with Funds, M&A, and other transactional groups to understand workflows, identify challenges, and implement solutions that align with the firm’s objectives
Engage and Influence – Collaborate extensively with practice leadership and knowledge management attorneys, representing Innovation initiatives at meetings and training sessions
Align Strategy Firmwide – Ensure practice-specific needs are integrated with broader innovation priorities, bridging attorneys, innovation teams, and firm leadership
Advance Workflow Optimization – Map transactional processes to identify opportunities for automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and data-driven enhancements
Deliver Proofs of Concept – Develop functional pilots and prototypes that address specific use cases and process improvements
Assess and Improve Workflows – Partner with legal teams to evaluate current processes, pinpoint pain points, and measure potential return on investment (ROI) for new initiatives
Lead Technology Pilots – Design, launch, and manage pilots end-to-end, including scope, metrics, budgets, risks, and stakeholder management
Promote Adoption and Change – Support rollout and change management efforts to ensure successful technology adoption within practice groups
Leverage External Partnerships – Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support implementation and ongoing success
Champion Responsible Innovation – Collaborate with Applied Innovation and Responsible AI teams to ensure ethical deployment of emerging technologies
Support Firmwide Growth – Contribute to the development of the innovation roadmap, portfolio, and long-term strategy, while assisting with evolving priorities and special projects
Qualification
Required
Education – Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM), required
Experience – 5+ years in a law firm or customer-facing role with a legal technology vendor, required
Technology Leadership – Hands-on experience leading enterprise software implementations from planning through deployment
Transactional Insight – Familiarity with the workflows and demands of the transactional practice such as Funds and M&A, with the ability to tailor technology solutions to these contexts
Platform Knowledge – Experience with legal tech platforms, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), automation, contract lifecycle management (CLM), and business intelligence tools
Communication Excellence – Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with confidence engaging attorney audiences
Professionalism and Collaboration – Ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels with accuracy, accountability, and professionalism
Mindset – Proactive self-starter with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; able to work independently while managing shifting priorities
Preferred
Process and Change Expertise – Background in legal process improvement, workflow automation, and structured change management approaches preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare
Paid time off
Retirement
Personal support
Tailored learning and development opportunities
Company
Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland & Ellis is a law firm that offers a wide range of legal assistance in labor, government, and intellectual property litigation.
5001-10000 employees
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