Senior Manager – Legal Innovation

Latham & Watkins

Senior Manager of Legal Innovation enhancing litigation workflows with AI and technology solutions. Leading a team to develop innovative legal strategies that drive client service and firm value.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeNew York City • California, Illinois, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $280,000 - $360,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading, developing, and coaching a team of innovation attorneys who partner with litigation attorneys to identify opportunities to use AI and technology to improve legal workflows, enhance client service, and deliver strategic value to the firm
Developing and implementing AI adoption and usage strategies for litigation practices, aligned with firm strategy, practice group priorities, attorney needs, risk considerations, and long-term technology fluency goals
Cultivating a robust pipeline of litigation-focused technology needs, workflow challenges, innovation opportunities, and potential solutions by engaging directly with attorneys, practice leadership, Knowledge Management Lawyers, and other stakeholders supporting the practice
Advising litigation attorneys and practice group leadership on the effective, practical, and responsible use of AI and technology across litigation workflows
Designing and delivering workshops, training sessions, presentations, and other enablement programs to help litigation attorneys understand emerging AI capabilities, apply approved tools effectively, and build confidence in technology-assisted legal practice
Using a data-driven approach to evaluate adoption, attorney engagement, satisfaction, workflow impact, and innovation advisory effectiveness, applying insights to improve programming, prioritize opportunities, and demonstrate value at scale
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or related work-experience
A JD or equivalent
A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience, including a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney and a minimum of three (3) years of managing a team of professionals, preferably in the technology space
Admission to at least one US State Bar

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI adoption strategiestechnology integrationdata-driven evaluationworkflow optimizationlegal technologytraining program developmentpresentation skillsinnovation managementclient service enhancementrisk assessment

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingstakeholder engagementadaptabilitymentoringinterpersonal skills

Certifications

JDUS State Bar admission