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Kirkland & Ellis · 3 days ago

Associate Director of Applied Innovation

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Serve as the lead liaison between the AI Innovation team and Technology departments.

Develop and manage AI-driven projects, including building internal AI applications (e.g., GPT-4) using Python and Azure.

Lead technical diligence with AI vendors, shaping the firm’s AI strategy.

Represent the firm on internal and client-facing AI Task Forces, advising senior leadership on AI integration and strategy.

Design and implement knowledge management databases, templates, and legal technology tools.

Lead firm-wide KM initiatives, such as developing collaboration platforms, SharePoint sites, and practice management systems.

Act as the primary contact for all legal technology updates, leading breakout sessions and global retreats on KM and AI developments.

Oversee the development of legal forms, checklists, and templates for technology transactions, cybersecurity, and data privacy.

Partner with legal and technical teams to promote cross-department collaboration on AI and legal technology projects.

Lead internal projects focused on deploying AI tools for legal practices and document automation.

The AD will be joining a leadership team dedicated to modeling and fostering a team culture of open, constructive communication and cross-team collaboration.

The role will manage development needs for the team, including identifying and coordinating training opportunities.

The role will also lead various team and sub-team administrative meetings and eventually assume direct, functional management responsibilities.

Manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners involved in the delivery and support of AI solutions.

Coordinate vendor selection, negotiation, and contracting processes to ensure alignment with project requirements and Firm objectives.

Lead with a growth mindset around opportunities in emerging technology while understanding and identifying key risks; experiment with new and creative ways for delivering key information on projects to Firm colleagues.

Collaborate with firm practitioners, IT teams, Risk management, and Security teams to ensure alignment of AI solutions with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and security standards.

Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and problem-solving.

Qualification

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AI strategyKnowledge managementLegal technology integrationCollaboration with legal teamsProject managementComputer engineeringLegal experienceEmerging technologiesVendor managementCross-functional team leadershipPythonC++JavaScriptMS TeamsSharePointGPT-based toolsAzure

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business administration, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.

Juris Doctor and experience practicing law.

5+ years of experience in knowledge management, legal technology, and innovation, including leadership roles in large law firms.

Expertise in AI deployment, legal knowledge systems, and legal technology integration.

This position requires a high level of collaboration with attorneys and other firm leadership; therefore, the ideal candidate must possess strong communication skills and interact with people at all levels with a high degree of accuracy, professionalism, and accountability.

Candidates must possess exceptional organizational skills, coupled with good judgement and the ability to independently define and make progress on action items. Concurrently, they must demonstrate a commitment to consensus building and demonstrate an ability to stay aligned with and meet goals set forth by leadership.

Strong understanding of emerging technologies such as AI/ML; demonstrated interest and excitement around the business impact of AI/emerging technology is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive complex projects to successful outcomes.

Ability to work independently and lead execution of complex projects; our team works like a startup within a major organization, and we are looking for individuals who can take initiative and ownership and who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, and JavaScript.

Experience with legal technology tools (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint) and AI platforms (e.g., GPT-based tools, Azure).

Company

Kirkland & Ellis

Glassdoor

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Kirkland & Ellis is a law firm that offers a wide range of legal assistance in labor, government, and intellectual property litigation.

Founded in 1909

Chicago, Illinois, USA

5,001-10,000 employees

https://www.kirkland.com/

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