Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms, with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking an Director of Innovation to lead the firm's innovation initiatives, including managing the annual innovation challenge, Spark, and collaborating with practice groups to assess and integrate new LegalTech and emerging technologies to enhance workflows and client services.

This position will report to the Senior Director of AI and Innovation and offers a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.

Instructional/Support Activities Include:

• Manage the firm's annual innovation challenge, Spark, to foster a culture of creativity and technological advancement.

• Work with practice groups to evaluate and integrate new LegalTech and emerging technologies to improve workflows and client service.

• Assist in onboarding new legal technology tools and implementing solutions developed by the Innovation team, coordinating with IT, Procurement, practice groups, and other business services teams.

• Monitor and evaluate the success of implemented solutions, gather feedback, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Maintain a comprehensive record of legal tech vendors evaluated, piloted, and implemented by the firm.

• Keep an up-to-date inventory of practice innovation tools and services, ensuring accessibility for lawyers and clients across all offices.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Proven experience in managing innovation projects and legal technology implementations within a large organization, preferably in the legal sector.

• Strong understanding of LegalTech and emerging technologies in the legal field.

• Excellent project management and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.

• Ability to assess and integrate new technologies into existing workflows and processes.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a focus on achieving practical business outcomes.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting "Careers."

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For positions in New York, NY, the salary range for this job posting is: $173,629.00 - $277,806.00.

The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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