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# Innovation Attorney

- **Company:** Latham & Watkins LLP
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Salary:** $250,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Software Applications, Design of User Interfaces, Knowledge Management, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Tools, Requirements Management, Generative AI
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/7_3123E4B1E850AB21CAA4050CA8381C3E

## About the Role

information that Latham & Watkins retains We'd love to hear from you if you:Possess the understanding of product development and management, including user personas, user stories, scoping, requirements documentation, roadmap planning, UI/UX concepts, and user testingDisplay proficiency in enterprise PC applications, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and VisioDemonstrate knowledge of LegalTech product categoriesAnd have:A JD or equivalent, and admission to the relevant state barA minimum of four (4) years of experience as a practicing lawyer in a law firm or in a legal operations roleExperience in a technology role, preferably

## Description

The Innovation Attorney is an integral part of Latham's Technology & Information Services team.

This role will be responsible for serving as a connection point and conduit between the firm's lawyers, clients, and the Technology & Information Services Department to ensure the firm's technology systems, tools, and services are effectively meeting the needs of Latham's practicing attorneys and clients, while working with practice group leadership and those directly supporting the practice (e.g., Knowledge Management Lawyers, Practice Development Managers, etc.) to understand the technology needs of the firm's lawyers and their clients at the practice group level, assisting in developing technical strategies to improve efficiency, and making recommendations for how to integrate applications and technology solutions into the practice group's workflow. This role will be located in either our Los Angeles office in Century City, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Boston or New York office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and
in-office presence., Other key responsibilities include:Staying abreast of advancements in generative artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies and innovative new offerings, both legal and non-legal, to ensure a state-of-the-art technology platform is available to and fully exploited by the firm's lawyersProviding updates and analysis of these new technologies and industry trends to firm management and practice group leadershipLooking for opportunities to leverage existing and emerging technologies into specific practices, as applicable, and assisting with pilot and proof of concept programs, including drafting specifications, evaluating software objectively and versus peer or incumbent products, and testing products and servicesWorking with the Technology & Information Services Department management and firm leadership to make recommendations for strategic deployment of efficient processes, technology-related policies, software tools, and other technology-assisted solutions for Latham attorneys
and clientsFostering strategic relationships with industry organizations, innovation thought leaders and third-party vendorsAssisting with communications between practicing lawyers, local technology teams, and the global technology support services group, as necessary, ensuring support efforts are being managed and resolved by the appropriate parties Participating in, and contributing to, various technology-related working groups and committees as necessary, such as the Technology Committee and the Security CommitteeCommunicating with the attorney population by preparing and delivering technology presentations and technology training related to strategic technology deployments and projects, collaborating with key attorneys on service initiatives, and by working with practice leadership to understand how emerging technologies can support the provision of legal services to clientsProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary