Innovation & Emerging Technology Strategist

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, & Flom LLP • New York, NY • 1h ago

We invite you to review our current business services professionals openings to learn about the opportunities available across the firm. About Us Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers. The Opportunity We are seeking an Innovation & Emerging Technology Strategist to join our Firm. This position will be based in our New York office (hybrid). The Innovation & Emerging Technology Strategist will support the Firm's legal innovation initiatives by helping to identify, evaluate, and deploy available and emerging technology solutions, including generative AI, that enhance the attorney practice experience and deliver value to clients. You will bridges the gap between emerging technologies and real-world legal workflows, contributing to the Firm's position at the forefront of legal service delivery. Monitoring for Intelligence: Engages with attorneys across all practice groups and seniority levels to deeply understand current workflows, surface pain points, and uncover opportunities for technology-driven transformation. Evaluates the feasibility, strategic impact, and ROI of potential innovations, including AI-powered tools and workflow optimization platforms. Synthesizes and communicates findings to stakeholders, prioritizes initiatives strategically, and defines actionable solutions. Proof of Concept Management: Supports the design and execution of pilots and product evaluations, including helping to define objectives, scope, timelines, budgets, success metrics, and risk mitigation strategies. Manages stakeholder engagement and provides hands-on support to pilot groups, incorporating continuous feedback to iterate and improve. Develops and maintains comprehensive project plans, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet milestones. Assists in building business cases to justify technology investments and articulating value propositions to leadership. Partners with internal stakeholders-including Information Security, IT, Knowledge Management, Legal Technology, Business Applications, Technology, Learning & Development, Marketing, OGC, Operations, and Knowledge Systems teams to ensure alignment with policies, security requirements, strategic priorities, and operational feasibility. Proactively identifies and escalates risks and issues to maintain project momentum. Product Implementation & Adoption: Supports the implementation, deployment, and adoption of legal technology solutions, collaborating with other internal teams to ensure seamless integration into existing workflows. Anticipates and addresses adoption challenges, designing intuitive user experiences and clear documentation. Contributes to go-to-market strategies for internal product launches, helping to cultivate champions and establish feedback loops to capture both quantitative and qualitative insights. Partners with practice groups and professional development teams to drive adoption through targeted communication, training programs, and ongoing support. Monitors usage analytics and user sentiment to continuously optimize tools and maximize engagement. Relationship Management: * Builds and maintains strategic relationships with legal technology vendors, startups, and innovation partners to stay ahead of market developmen

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