Chief Innovation Officer

Artificial Intelligence & Legal Systems Advancement

• Establish and lead the firm’s approach to AI adoption, including governance and responsible use of generative AI across internal and client-facing use cases.
• Assess, trial, and deploy AI-enabled tools that support areas such as research, document analysis, compliance workflows, and litigation preparation.
• Create a multi-year innovation framework aligned to client outcomes, attorney effectiveness, and operational performance.
• Track and evaluate new technologies—such as advanced knowledge platforms, analytics-driven insights, and intelligent drafting tools—and determine where they can create meaningful impact.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to embed innovation priorities into legal service models and operational strategy.
• Support the development of differentiated, technology-enabled offerings for clients.

• Drive firmwide engagement around innovation through structured learning, experimentation, and cross-team initiatives.
• Design and oversee education programs that help attorneys and staff confidently adopt new tools and workflows.
• Define success metrics to monitor usage, business value, and long-term return on innovation investments.

• Lead relationships with legal technology providers, AI vendors, and external innovation partners.
• Oversee selection, rollout, and optimization of technology platforms, including contract management and internally developed or third-party applications.

• Minimum of 7 years in roles spanning innovation, legal operations, or technology leadership within a law firm, legal department, or legal technology organization.
• Strong working knowledge of AI capabilities in legal environments, including modern generative AI and research platforms.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing change in professional services settings.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes.
• Advanced degree in law, business, or technology is a plus, but not a requirement.

• Visibility as a legal innovation leader through speaking, writing, or participation in industry groups (e.g., ILTA, CLOC, ACC Legal Ops).
• Exposure to information security, data privacy, and regulatory considerations tied to technology deployment.
• A balance of strategic perspective and execution mindset—comfortable setting direction and personally driving progress.

The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.