Director of Applied Ai and Data Science Coe+rd - Los Angeles, United States - Kirkland and Ellis

Kirkland and Ellis

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

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

As the Director of Applied AI and Data Science, you will orchestrate a new era of innovation and impact at the crossroads of technology and law.

Your leadership will not only drive advancements in AI but also help shape the future of legal services to maximize impact for our clients.

This position offers the rare opportunity to blend technical prowess with strategic foresight, making a tangible difference in our firm and the industry at large.

Essential Functions:

Lead and expand the strategic vision for deploying AI and advanced analytics within our firm, translating cuttingedge technology into practical, impactful legal solutions.
Champion the identification, assessment, and prioritization of AI/advanced analytics use cases to revolutionize both our legal practices and business operations.
Cultivate a highcaliber, crossfunctional team of data scientists and responsible AI specialists, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and ethical AI.
Drive collaboration across a diverse set of stakeholders through a unique hub and spoke model, ensuring the alignment of technology initiatives with business objectives.
Oversee the development and implementation of proofofconcepts and AI model deployment, ensuring seamless integration and value creation within our legal framework.
Be the vanguard for a culture of continuous learning and knowledge exchange within the AI and Data Science Center of Excellence (COE), promoting crossteam collaboration and innovation.
Offer strategic insights and leadership on the longterm implications, risks, and ethical considerations of AI and advanced analytics in the legal sector.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, and an advanced degree or relevant certifications are highly preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in AI, data science, or related fields, with a proven track record in professional services industries.
Exceptional leadership skills, with experience in building, mentoring, and guiding highperforming, diverse teams of data scientists and AI professionals.
Demonstrated success in developing and deploying AIdriven solutions and models, particularly within the legal or professional services sectors.
Profound understanding of AI and advanced analytics technologies, coupled with the ability to discern their feasibility and longterm impact within the legal context.
Exemplary communication and stakeholder management skills, adept at engaging with leadership and key stakeholders to drive consensus and action.
A pioneering spirit, driven by a passion to enact change and deliver results in the legal field, balanced with a deep understanding of the associated longterm risks and ethical considerations.

Technologies/Software - while there are many combinations of tech experience and expertise that may be the right fit for this role, representative experience across the below is preferred:

**AI/ML Frameworks and Tools**:
Expertise in popular machine learning libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Keras.
Proficient in using AI/ML platforms like Google AI Platform, AWS SageMaker, or Azure Machine Learning for model development and deployment.

- **Data Analytics and Big Data Technologies**:

Proficient in big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka for handling large datasets.
Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik for deriving actionable insights from data.