Practice Innovation Manager Position Available In New York, New York

Practice Innovation Manager Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson

LLP – 3.9

New York, NY Job Details $160,000 – $190,000 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Knowledge management Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Law Writing skills Microsoft Office Master’s degree Change management Doctor of Law Bachelor’s degree iManage Securities law Law office Senior level AI Communication skills Time management Full Job Description At Fried Frank, we’re a community of 800 lawyers and 500 business services professionals across New York, Washington, DC, London, Frankfurt, and Brussels. We advise leading corporations, investment funds, and financial institutions on high-stakes M&A, securities, regulatory matters, real estate, and litigation. Our culture is grounded in our core values — excellence, integrity and collaboration — and is designed to foster continuous learning, meaningful mentorship, and lasting professional growth. We are firmly committed to pro bono service and social justice, building on a proud legacy in civil rights. Our inclusive talent strategy is a core part of our broader talent management efforts and we remain steadfast in fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and become their best professional and personal selves. Our business services professionals are integral to the firm’s success, driving innovation, operational excellence and exceptional client service across all areas of the firm. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans and health and wellness initiatives designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing. We welcome passionate, driven individuals to join us, and be part of a team where you’ll be supported, inspired and empowered to build an exceptional career. The Practice Innovation Manager leads the Practice Innovation Advisory function, driving strategic initiatives to enhance client service, lawyer productivity, and firm profitability through the adoption of innovative legal solutions. They are particularly well-versed in the benefits and challenges with AI technologies. This role provides leadership to a team of Practice Innovation Advisors and collaborates closely with practice groups across offices. They will identify opportunities, analyze workflows, and document legal processes to build strong business cases and design more effective ways of working.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Director of Practice Innovation and other department and practice group leadership to define a tailored portfolio of solutions that meet the needs of each practice group Lead and develop the practice innovation advisory function globally by introducing and establishing frameworks, methodologies and best practices to best drive adoption and maturity in firmwide practices. Leverage best practices in user research and design to deeply understand attorney and client pain points, and identify high-value opportunities to improve legal workflows. Conduct regular consultations with practice groups to understand workflows, identify friction points and assess the feasibility and impact of proposed innovations. Manage innovation pipeline from inception to completion with limited supervision, setting objectives, scope, timeline, budget, metrics and success criteria, while managing stakeholders, risks and issues. Oversee the adoption of new tools working with proof of concepts and pilot groups to gather feedback and integrate suggestions for continuous improvement. Partner with KM Counsel and Practice Directors to promote new practice solutions within the firm and support adoption and change management. Identify champions among user groups to help raise awareness through sharing solution benefits and success stories. Promote a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the firm. Keep up-to-date with emerging technologies, trends and best practices in the legal sector and beyond. Working with the Practice Engineering and Technology teams, contribute to testing and developing AI solutions for the Firm. Aid in the creation and upkeep of the firm’s innovation strategy, roadmap and framework.

Qualifications:

Experience with KM systems, legal workflows and technology, required. Experience with change management methodologies, required. Two or more years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferred. The role demands extensive collaboration with both internal and external clients; thus, the ideal candidate should engage effectively with individuals at all levels, demonstrating precision, professionalism and accountability. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, time management and planning skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Self-starting, proactive and able to exercise independent judgement and utilize critical thinking. Education /

Experience :

Bachelor’s degree is required JD or LLM is preferred 5+ years’ experience working in a consulting or advisory capacity within legal is preferred Law firm experience is a plus

Skills & Abilities :

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required Working knowledge of iManage and Litera products is a plus Experience with other legal technologies is a plus Working AI knowledge is a plus 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 licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. New York Salary Range $160,000—$190,000 USD