Innovation Attorney (Restructuring)

About the Role

Our client, a leading global law firm, is seeking an AI & Attorney to sit at the intersection of restructuring practice, technology, and innovation. This is a rare opportunity for a restructuring lawyer to shape how AI and emerging technology transform distressed debt and reorganization work, translating substantive expertise into scalable tools that impact lawyers and clients firm-wide. Remote (no in-office requirement) - within commuting distance of one of their U.S. offices.

Why You Should Apply

• High-visibility role reporting into Knowledge & AI leadership
• Direct hand in piloting and scaling AI-driven tools across restructuring practice
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, technologists, and administrative teams firm-wide
• Strong compensation range ($250,000–$290,000) plus performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including health care, retirement, and parental leave
• Genuine innovation mandate: experimentation, prototyping, and iteration are core to the role
• Opportunity to build a practice-shaping niche at the leading edge of legal AI

What You'll Be Doing

• Identifying and piloting AI, automation, and technology opportunities for restructuring work
• Evaluating, prototyping, and implementing AI-assisted tools and document automation
• Developing and maintaining knowledge management resources across chapter 11 and workout matters
• Reviewing and rationalizing templates, forms, and precedents for accuracy and tech readiness
• Leading training sessions for attorneys on AI tools and new workflows
• Serving as a trusted resource translating legal judgment into scalable solutions

About You

• Minimum 4 years of restructuring legal practice experience (other relevant backgrounds considered)
• Demonstrated passion for AI and a clear point of view on its application to legal workflows
• Personal or professional coding or tech-building experience highly valued
• Proven ability to apply legal training to workflow design or process improvement work