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About the Role

The Senior Practice Innovation Advisor plays a key role in advancing the firm's practice technology initiatives by evaluating, implementing, and supporting innovative legal technology solutions within practice groups. This role requires a deep understanding of legal practice needs and the ability to translate them into effective technology solutions that enhance attorney efficiency and client service.

Responsibilities

Proactively identify, evaluate, and recommend innovative legal technology solutions
Work alongside practice groups to identify technology improvement opportunities
Design and execute comprehensive pilot programs for new legal technologies
Collaborate with team members to establish pilot success metrics
Coordinate cross-functional implementation teams, including IT, Legal Knowledge Management, and practice group representatives
Provide expertise and oversight on complex workflow establishment
Follow established security and governance protocols during technology implementation
Build enthusiasm for technology adoption through demonstration of value
Develop training strategies while collaborating to educate attorney teams on available technology
Review adoption metrics gathered by the team and collaborate on improvement strategies
Provide advanced technical support and coordinate with vendors for resolution when necessary
Partner with team members to identify adoption optimization opportunities
Lead project teams for technology implementations and special initiatives
Foster knowledge sharing within the team through collaborative approaches
Establish and maintain relationships with technology vendors
Negotiate vendor agreements in collaboration with the Director and Procurement
Collaborate with team members on tracking vendor updates and testing
Advocate for firm needs with vendor product development teams

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm's internal matters and client information
Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate issues and develop preventative measures
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value
Excellent project management abilities with experience leading cross-functional teams
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels, from associates to partners
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt messaging to different audiences
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and adapt to changing demands
Proven leadership capability
Customer service-oriented approach with a focus on user experience and adoption
Bachelor's degree required
8+ years of experience in legal technology, with at least 3 years focused on innovation and emerging technologies
Strong understanding of legal practice workflows and requirements
Demonstrated experience implementing and supporting AI-powered legal technology solutions
Experience designing and managing technology pilot programs
Experience with vendor management
Proven track record of successful technology implementation and user adoption
Experience in change management and technology training
Experience leading project teams
Experience in a large law firm environment
Experience with generative AI platforms and their application in legal workflows
Familiarity with contract analysis tools, document management systems, and matter management platforms
Knowledge of project management methodologies

Skills

Legal technology
Innovation
Emerging technologies
AI-powered legal technology solutions
Technology pilot programs
Vendor management
Technology implementation
User adoption
Change management
Technology training
Project management
Generative AI platforms
Contract analysis tools
Document management systems
Matter management platforms
Project management methodologies

Location

Boston
Chicago
Washington, D.C.
Los Angeles
New York City

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
8+ years of experience in legal technology
3 years focused on innovation and emerging technologies

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

Boston, Chicago, Washington, D.C., & Los Angeles: $150,100 - $240,150
New York City: $161,000 - $257,600

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards package
Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
Personal and professional development
Career growth opportunities
Collegial and supportive culture

About the Company

Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm.
The firm has been ranked in the top three on The American Lawyer's prestigious A-List for eight consecutive years and #1 on Law.com's UK A-List twice in the past three years - rankings that honor the "best of the best" law firms.
The firm has approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government in Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Milan, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C.
The firm has consistently been recognized for its leading practices in many areas, including asset management, private equity, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring.

Equal Opportunity

Ropes & Gray is an equal opportunity employer.