Associate Director of Innovation - San Francisco, United States - Kirkland and Ellis

Kirkland and Ellis

Verified Company

San Francisco, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward.

We share core values that help us achieve excellence:
collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field.

Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.

As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations.

We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them.

We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors.

With 6,500 employees (including 3,500 lawyers) operating from 20 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

Provide technical guidance and leadership to the Litigation & Practice Technology team, and Practice Innovation team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Develop and implement strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of ediscovery and innovation delivery processes.
Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in ediscovery technology and evaluate potential impacts on operations.
Support innovation initiatives within the team, contributing technical insights and operational perspectives to new projects.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards and best practices in ediscovery technology management.
Assist with budget planning, procurement of new software solutions, and license/subscription renewals.
Develop and/or lead change management efforts across all phases of projects and initiatives to drive the Firm's culture of continuous improvement.

OTHER FUNCTIONS (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary. Delete if not applicable.)

Any other functions/duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

_Education, Work Experience, Skills_

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Strong technical acumen, with expertise in ediscovery tools and technologies, and general legal technology tools
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide and motivate a technical team.
Familiarity with legal processes and requirements related to ediscovery.
Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization.
Innovative mindset, with a willingness to explore and support new ideas and solutions.
Proven change management skills.

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How to Apply

Equal Employment Opportunity

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