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About the Role
The Associate Director of Innovation will help the firm conceive and operationalize transformative change in workflows, processes, and practices to confront the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. This position acts as a bridge between legal practice needs and technological capabilities, requiring a strategic thinker, hands-on executor, and team player.
Responsibilities
- Identify high-impact, innovative opportunities that will transform how the firm delivers legal services and adds value.
- Assist with developing and executing the firm’s innovation and AI strategy, including overseeing initiatives aligned with practice group needs, client demands, and business objectives.
- Recommend critical AI and legal technology opportunities that deliver tangible client value and optimize legal practices, processes, and workflows.
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging legal technologies, generative AI platforms and related tools; evaluate vendors, lead pilots.
- Participate in the rollout, training, and sustained adoption of AI-enabled tools and innovation initiatives across practice groups and offices.
- Drive change management efforts, including communications, training programs, and metrics to track usage, ROI, efficiency gains, and user feedback.
- Partner with Marketing, Business Development, and Information Security to lead the execution of the firm’s external communication strategy related to AI and innovation.
- Serve as a key point of contact for AI and innovation queries, fostering a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.
- Manage or contribute to innovation-related projects, pilots, and cross-office initiatives.
- Develop and oversee an updated reporting system and dashboard that tracks key performance indicators for innovation programs.
Requirements
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with AI tools and technology adoption.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively to firm leadership, lawyers, and business services professionals.
- Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, as the role requires regular interaction with attorneys, business services professionals, vendors, and members of the KM&I team.
- Project management and change management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Skills
- AI tools
- Technology adoption
- Project management
- Change management
- Communication
Location
- Boston
- Washington DC
- New York
- Denver
- Paris
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Associate Director
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree required
- JD, advanced degree or certifications in technology, innovation, project management, or related fields are advantageous
Salary/Compensations
- $204,000 to $255,000
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
About the Company
- Founded in 1943, Foley Hoag has grown into an award-winning, international law firm that focuses on innovative industries and high-stakes litigation.
- From our offices in Boston, Washington DC, New York, Denver, and Paris, more than 300 lawyers and 300 professionals in business services exhibit authentic collegiality, genuine respect for each other, and the drive to deliver exceptional client service.
- Since our founding, Foley Hoag has been a leader and catalyst for change in the legal industry and beyond.
- We value the diversity of perspectives and experiences that enrich our work and our world and seek to hire the best lawyers and business services professionals, regardless of religions, race, gender, or any other factor.
- We strive every day to ensure everyone at Foley Hoag feels valued through career development, affinity groups, mentorship programs, culture and community-building events and more.
- We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a connected, challenging, professional, and fun place for you to thrive in the next chapter of your career.
Equal Opportunity
- Foley Hoag LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
- This means that Foley Hoag LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful regard to sex, race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or domestic partner/civil union status, military service, or veteran status, disability, and any other characteristic covered by applicable federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws.