Innovation Lawyer - Corporate

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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Innovation Lawyer (Corporate) to lead the design, evaluation and implementation of legal technology solutions that enhance the delivery of services across the firm. This role bridges legal subject matter expertise with innovation, technology strategy and operational excellence. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with attorneys, business professionals and technical teams to drive meaningful change, optimise legal processes and deliver scalable solutions tailored to the needs of Proskauer lawyers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a product and innovation roadmap aligned to business priorities and strategic goals across various practice groups.
• Identify and champion innovative use cases that improve matter lifecycle management, knowledge reuse, client collaboration and deal execution.
• Act as a trusted partner to lawyers at all levels, including practice group leaders, to surface unmet needs and shape legal technology opportunities.
• Liaise with cross‑functional teams including Practice Management, Procurement, Security, Knowledge Management, BD / Marketing and IT Infrastructure.
• Conduct interviews, workshops and process mapping to identify current pain points and desired outcomes.
• Translate user needs into clear requirements, user stories and solution specifications for development or vendor configuration.
• Evaluate legal technology tools through market research, demos, pilots and RFPs; prepare product comparisons, ROI analyses and selection recommendations.
• Lead and manage pilot programmes with measurable outcomes tied to practice goals.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Security teams to complete due diligence, contracts and risk assessments.
• Oversee solution implementation and rollout plans, including testing, data migration and integration.
• Partner with training teams to create user‑friendly Quick Reference Guides, videos and onboarding sessions.
• Identify and deliver automation, data capture and workflow enhancements that streamline deal execution and reduce inefficiencies.
• Support data‑driven decision making by developing performance dashboards and tracking adoption and outcomes.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure service quality, roadmap alignment and value delivery.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor support escalations and enhancement requests.
• Ensure tools and implementations comply with firm‑wide security, privacy and compliance standards.

Qualifications

Growth mindset with a passion for learning, experimentation and delivering value through continuous improvement.

This position will require physical presence in Proskauer’s offices on a regular basis (at least 3× per week, or more, if it becomes the policy of the Firm or as business needs require). The anticipated compensation for this position is $180,000–$225,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors, including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licences held and, if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job.

Proskauer is committed to providing a work environment that includes equal opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression or any other legally protected status.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal and Information Technology

Industries

Law Practice

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