AI Innovation Manager

Job Description Summary:

Fenwick is seeking an innovative and results driven AI Innovation Manager to join our Knowledge Management & Innovation team. This role will focus on identifying, implementing, and managing artificial intelligence solutions that enhance the delivery of legal services and improve operational efficiency across the firm. The AI Innovation Manager will collaborate with attorneys, legal professionals, and cross functional teams to design, pilot, and scale AI strategies and tools, ensuring they align with firm goals and client needs.
This position can be based in any of our U.S. office locations and offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to work both from home and at your designated Fenwick office. The frequency of in-office work will be determined by business needs and guided by your department's directives.

Job Description:

• Strategy & Planning: Support the Director of KM&I in defining and executing the firm’s AI strategy aligned with client service and efficiency goals.
• Technology Evaluation: Research, assess, and recommend AI tools, machine learning platforms, and emerging technologies relevant to legal workflows.
• Project Implementation: Lead pilots and oversee implementation of AI initiatives, integrating them with existing KM systems.
• Collaboration: Partner with practice groups, IT, and other departments to gather requirements and design AI‑enabled workflows.
• Training & Adoption: Create training programs and materials to promote effective use of AI tools across the firm.
• Compliance: Ensure ethical, secure, and compliant use of AI consistent with legal industry standards.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track usage, engagement, and ROI for AI initiatives; provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Innovation: Stay current with developments in AI, ML, generative AI, and NLP to keep the firm at the forefront of responsible technology use.

                                                                                                                             

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• AI/ML Expertise: Deep understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, machine learning models, generative AI, and natural language processing.
• Prompt Engineering: Knowledge of techniques for optimizing inputs to generative AI tools for better results.
• Data Governance & Ethics: Strong grasp of data privacy, security, and compliance considerations for AI use in the legal field.
• Evaluation & Testing: Ability to assess AI solutions for accuracy, bias, and reliability before deployment.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Experience guiding technology solutions through scoping, pilot, deployment, and long‑term support.
• Change Management: Demonstrated skill in driving adoption, overcoming resistance, and creating enthusiasm for new AI tools.
• Translation & Communication: Ability to explain complex AI capabilities to non‑technical stakeholders in clear, actionable terms.
• Market Awareness: Regularly monitor AI and legal tech trends to identify promising opportunities for the firm.

Reporting to the Director of Knowledge Management & Innovation, the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in AI project management, legal technology, or innovation roles and a proven track record of implementing technology solutions and driving user adoption. Experience in a law firm or professional services environment highly desirable. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or JD preferred.

Benefits and Compensation Details:

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

The anticipated range for this position is:

$126,000 - $189,000

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, 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.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance.  Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.