Proskauer Rose LLP · 6 days ago
Innovation Manager - Corporate
Greater Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $180K/yrProskauer Rose LLP is a leading law firm known for its pragmatic and business-savvy approach, serving global organizations. They are seeking an experienced Innovation Manager to design and implement legal technology solutions that enhance service delivery across the firm, collaborating with various teams to optimize legal processes and drive meaningful change.
Financial ServicesInformation TechnologyLegal
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a product and innovation roadmap aligned to business priorities and strategic goals across various practice groups
Identify and champion innovative use cases that improve matter lifecycle management, knowledge reuse, client collaboration, and deal execution
Act as a trusted partner to lawyers at all levels, including practice group leaders, to surface unmet needs and shape legal technology opportunities
Liaise with cross-functional teams including Practice Management, Procurement, Security, Knowledge Management, BD/Marketing, and IT Infrastructure
Conduct interviews, workshops, and process mapping to identify current pain points and desired outcomes
Translate user needs into clear requirements, user stories, and solution specifications for development or vendor configuration
Evaluate legal technology tools through market research, demos, pilots, and RFPs; prepare product comparisons, ROI analyses, and selection recommendations
Lead and manage pilot programs with measurable outcomes tied to practice goals
Collaborate with Procurement and Security teams to complete due diligence, contracts, and risk assessments
Oversee solution implementation and rollout plans, including testing, data migration, and integration
Partner with training teams to create user-friendly Quick Reference Guides (QRGs), videos, and onboarding sessions
Identify and deliver automation, data capture, and workflow enhancements that streamline deal execution and reduce inefficiencies
Support data-driven decision making by developing performance dashboards and tracking adoption and outcomes
Manage vendor relationships to ensure service quality, roadmap alignment, and value delivery
Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor support escalations and enhancement requests
Ensure tools and implementations comply with firmwide security, privacy, and compliance standards
Qualification
Required
Experience working in a law firm setting and with lawyers, JD a plus
Deep understanding of transaction processes and common challenges faced by lawyers and clients
Experience evaluating and implementing legal technologies (e.g., deal workflow, document automation, data rooms, due diligence platforms, or knowledge systems)
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
Strong project management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a high-demand environment
Growth mindset with a passion for learning, experimentation, and delivering value through continuous improvement
Proven ability to work collaboratively across legal, technical, and business domains
High attention to detail, ownership mentality, and the ability to see initiatives through from idea to implementation
Preferred
Previous experience with M&A, Global Finance or Private Equity desired
Demonstrated interest and/or experience in legal innovation, legal operations, or legal technology strongly preferred
Company
Proskauer Rose LLP
Clients turn to Proskauer when a matter demands excellence and innovation.
Founded in 1875
1001-5000 employees
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