AI Engagement Attorney

New York, NY

Summary

A premier, global law firm seeks an AI Engagement Attorney to help advance and deliver the firm’s client-facing AI strategy as a member of its AI and Knowledge Team. The attorney will work closely with the Applied AI Team, and other K&I and firm stakeholders, to turn the department’s work into usable, shareable assets and manage the relationships and external presence that keep the firm visible and credible in the AI space. Success in this role requires strong organizational and project management skills, excellent writing and communication ability, sound business judgment, confidence engaging directly with clients and senior stakeholders, and comfort managing multiple external relationships and work streams at once. The role reflects the scale of the firm’s investment in AI-driven client service.

Responsibilities

Client Engagement

• Serve as a direct point of contact for client inquiries, questionnaires, RFPs, pitches, and other initiatives related to the firm’s AI strategy.
• Understand client requests and needs and leverage existing precedent to develop clear, accurate, and client-ready materials, adapting and drafting content as needed. Maintain client-facing materials to ensure that the firm’s AI capabilities are clearly and accurately represented to clients and the market.
• Partner closely with the Applied AI Team, K&I and stakeholders across departments, building strong working relationships and coordinating input and expertise to support client requests and broader AI initiatives.
• Lead and support client presentations and discussions on the firm’s AI strategy and capabilities, tailoring the conversation to client priorities and engaging directly with clients to address questions and areas of interest.
• Lead systematic compilation of case studies and use cases that showcase the firm’s AI-driven client work.
• Maintain and refine a resources library, including historic information, best practices, and templates.

External Engagement

• Manage relationships with law schools and other industry organizations relevant to the firm’s AI strategy.
• Gather industry competitive intelligence, tracking market developments and peer firm activity to keep the department’s strategy current.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice, having passed a state bar examination, with a preference for New York. Expected to maintain a law license in good standing throughout employment.
• 4+ years of legal practice experience in a BigLaw or comparable professional services environment. In-house experience also considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce polished, client-ready, and externally facing materials.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with experience gathering and synthesizing competitive intelligence or market trends into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent project management skills, with a track record of managing multiple concurrent work streams and deliverables against deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the credibility and interpersonal presence to earn trust from Partners, senior attorneys, and clients alike.
• Highly organized and detail oriented, with experience maintaining structured resource libraries or knowledge management systems preferred.
• Highly self-directed and collaborative, with the ability to support stakeholders across multiple practice and business teams.
• Demonstrated technical curiosity and comfort working with AI tools and platforms relevant to legal service delivery, with the ability to speak to them credibly in client conversations.
• Sound professional judgment, with the ability to evaluate risk considerations and to recognize when to seek guidance from senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment, and a clear understanding of the confidentiality obligations that come with working in a law firm.

This is a hybrid role requiring in-office attendance in accordance with the schedule set by the department. A hybrid schedule is an essential function of this role.

Compensation: $250,000.00-$300,000.00 annually plus bonus