Legal Architect/ Consultant - AmLaw100 NYC - Pivot to Legal tech / AI
Join a global unicorn in legal tech/ AI as a Legal Architect: Practicing lawyer in AMLaw100, you will help elite firms transform with AI, lead pilots, drive adoption and ROI. Two days office/ clients
Join a global unicorn in legal technology and research as a Legal Architect (Consultant). Exceptional opportunity for a senior lawyer to move into legal tech / AI
If you have worked in high-complexity practice area focus - Corporate, Litigation, Insurance, Financial Regulation & Compliance, Employment/Labor Law, IP & Innovation Law - and are keen to move into Legal technology / AI as a Legal Subject Matter Expert, this is for you. Could suit a Senior Associate within BigLaw, looking to pivot into legal technology.
A background in legal practice or legal innovation with genuine desire to help Am Law 100 firms to transform, this is a great move. You will work at the intersection of law and technology and be joining the firm on a mission to help top-tier firms and in-house teams practice law more efficiently. You will have a growth mindset and be using AI currently in your legal role. Could suit a Senior Associate within BigLaw, looking to pivot into legal technology.
Lawyer level salaries, commission and more . This is a hybrid role with 2 days in office NYC - can be counted as client meeting days so a commute to NYC is feasible.
About the Role:
Engage with legal professionals at elite law firms and leading corporate legal departments to understand their processes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement — especially where AI can meaningfully transform their workflows.
Lead consultative discussions and tailored demonstrations of AI-driven solutions, showing how they can improve specific legal workflows and deliver higher-quality legal outputs.
Partner with Account Executives to deeply understand client needs, influence buying decisions, and guide firms through their AI adoption journey.
Work with customers and prospects to design high-impact pilots of new technologies, ensuring successful engagement, adoption, and measurable outcomes in targeted practice areas and on specific types of legal tasks.
Define what a great pilot looks like: the outcomes our customers want to achieve, the practice areas to focus on, and the legal work that will demonstrate real, scalable value.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior partners, practice leads, and operations managers, building strong relationships and influencing adoption at all levels.
Help customers navigate the cultural, behavioral, and process changes needed for successful AI transformation — from initial pilot through full-scale rollout.
Collaborate with our marketing team to create content and messaging that resonates with legal audiences and showcases real-world AI success stories.
Serve as the Voice of the Customer, sharing insights with our product and sales teams to continuously improve our AI solutions and go-to-market strategies.
Stay curious and informed about AI trends, legal technology innovations, and best practices — and share your expertise both internally and externally.
About You:
JD or equivalent legal qualification and at least 2-3 years of experience at a top-tier law firm (Am Law 100 or equivalent).
Additional experience in legal operations, innovation, or change management in a law firm or corporate legal department is a strong plus.
3–5 years of professional experience preferred (flexible for exceptional candidates).
Proven ability to engage, influence, and build trust with senior legal stakeholders.
Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills, with confidence addressing both legal and executive audiences.
Strong understanding of legal workflows, processes, and the cultural dynamics that influence technology adoption — particularly in elite law firms and leading corporate legal departments.
A consultative, solutions-focused mindset with a genuine curiosity about how AI can transform legal research, drafting, and analysis.
Experience in technology, consulting, sales, or other client-facing roles is a strong plus.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities shift and creativity is valued.
Apply now or email nicky@novumglobal.com to arrange an exploratory discussion.
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