Associate Director of Innovation

Foley Hoag seeks an Associate Director of Innovation (Associate Director) who 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.

Reporting to the Director of Knowledge Management & Innovation (Director) and working closely with attorneys and firm leadership this position acts as a bridge between legal practice needs and technological capabilities. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker hands-on executor and team player who can work with diverse stakeholders to advance the firms competitive edge in legal innovation.

The KM&I department is fast-paced and must continually adapt to a rapidly evolving technology landscape. The Associate Director must be flexible and comfortable with shifting priorities. As part of a growing function the Associate Director will directly impact the firms innovation roadmap.

This hybrid role requires in-office presence at least three days per week to foster collaboration and connection. The onsite expectation is Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday of each week.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-impact innovative opportunities that will transform how the firm delivers legal services and adds value.
• Assist with developing and executing the firms 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 firms external communication strategy related to AI and innovation including RFP responses pitches client-facing materials that highlight the firms AI innovation and technology capabilities security questionnaires and client and industry surveys relating to the firms use of AI in client work.
• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree required. JD advanced degree or certifications in technology innovation project management or related fields are advantageous.
• 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.

Compensation range is $204000 to $255000 commensurate with related experience and qualification. The salary of the candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience specialty and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the firms reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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