Innovation Attorney in London

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.

About the Role

The Innovation Attorney is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for serving as a connection point and conduit between the firm’s lawyers, clients, and the Technology & Information Services Department to ensure the firm’s technology systems, tools, and services are effectively meeting the needs of Latham’s practicing attorneys and clients. The role involves working with practice group leadership and those directly supporting the practice (e.g., Knowledge Management Lawyers, Practice Development Managers) to understand the technology needs of the firm’s lawyers and their clients at the practice group level, assisting in developing technical strategies to improve efficiency, and making recommendations for how to integrate applications and technology solutions into the practice group’s workflow. This role will be located in our London office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Staying abreast of advancements in generative artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies and innovative new offerings, both legal and non-legal, to ensure a state-of-the-art technology platform is available to and fully exploited by the firm’s lawyers.
• Providing updates and analysis of these new technologies and industry trends to firm management and practice group leadership.
• Looking for opportunities to leverage existing and emerging technologies into specific practices, as applicable, and assisting with pilot and proof of concept programs, including drafting specifications, evaluating software objectively and versus peer or incumbent products, and testing products and services.
• Working with the Technology & Information Services Department management and firm leadership to make recommendations for strategic deployment of efficient processes, technology-related policies, software tools, and other technology-assisted solutions for Latham attorneys and clients.
• Fostering strategic relationships with industry organizations, innovation thought leaders and third-party vendors.
• Assisting with communications between practicing lawyers, local technology teams, and the global technology support services group, as necessary, ensuring support efforts are being managed and resolved by the appropriate parties.
• Participating in, and contributing to, various technology-related working groups and committees as necessary, such as the Technology Committee and the Security Committee.
• Communicating with the attorney population by preparing and delivering technology presentations and technology training related to strategic technology deployments and projects, collaborating with key attorneys on service initiatives, and by working with practice leadership to understand how emerging technologies can support the provision of legal services to clients.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess an understanding of product development and management, including user personas, user stories, scoping, requirements documentation, roadmap planning, UI/UX concepts, and user testing.
• Demonstrate proficiency in enterprise PC applications, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
• Display knowledge of LegalTech product categories.

And have:

• A JD or equivalent, as well as admission to a relevant state bar.
• Experience as a practicing lawyer in a law firm or in a legal operations role.
• Experience in a technology role, preferably.

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance.
• A pension plan.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee discounts.
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.