AI Innovation Advisor

About Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis is a law firm committed to setting the standard for legal excellence. Our culture is built on teamwork, innovation, and a dedication to continuous growth. We provide sophisticated legal solutions through bold ideas and innovative approaches, supported by the expertise of our 7,000+ professionals, including 4,000+ attorneys, globally.

What You’ll Do

As an AI Advisor, you will work within practice groups to develop AI solutions that enhance legal workflows. Your responsibilities include:

• Embedding within litigation and transactional practice groups to document current workflows and identify opportunities for AI integration.
• Partnering with engineers to design and test AI workflows, ensuring they meet firm standards and are scalable.
• Supporting client-facing AI projects, collaborating with practice teams to deliver AI-enhanced legal services to clients.
• Championing responsible AI adoption, educating attorneys on AI capabilities and limitations.
• Managing AI workflow development initiatives, coordinating tasks, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Contributing to a playbook of best practices and training materials for AI tool use and workflow adoption.

What You’ll Bring

• A J.D. from an accredited law school is preferred, but candidates with five or more years of experience in innovation, technology adoption, or AI implementation at a large law firm or legal tech company will be considered.
• Experience operating in a billable, client-service environment, with a strong understanding of client expectations and confidentiality.
• Strong process improvement skills and experience with legal AI platforms like Harvey, Legora, CoCounsel, Lexis+ AI, etc.
• Ability to collaborate with attorneys and leaders, establish credibility, and influence decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent writing, project management, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and lead design calls.
• Collaborative and adaptable team player with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role varies by location, ranging from $153,000 to $220,000 annually. Kirkland & Ellis offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, paid time off, and retirement plans. For more information on how to apply, visit Kirkland & Ellis' careers page.