Legal Staff Other in Brandon, FL

Law Firm

Brandon, FL

Legal Staff Other in Brandon, FL

Legal Staff

10-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Manager of Applied AI and Data Sciences (Hybrid)

Job Responsibilities:

- Oversee the design, development, and support of applied data sciences and AI programs, ensuring the inception-to-adoption of AI solutions and projects.
- Oversee the sourcing, evaluation, selection, and utilization of data sciences and AI tools.
- Collaborate with KM and IT teams to collect information on emerging products, evaluate them for interoperability, security, and functionality, and develop use-cases with lawyers and operational professionals.
- Lead AI product development and adoption with a focus on usability and scalability.
- Lead the custom development and implementation of Machine Learning, LLM, and AI-enabled products, including engaging with solutions partners and developing technical protocols and procedures.
- Foster cross-functional relationships with software engineers, solutions engineers, and other business stakeholders to create solutions, development standards, and support business processes.
- Provide technical leadership and strategic direction to align data sciences initiatives with business objectives and support use-case evaluation and documentation.
- Develop and mentor technology and innovation staff on emerging data sciences and AI trends and monitor global AI trends impacting the firm and its clients.
- Partner with IT staff, vendors, and other third parties to manage system-level technical issues, integrations, upgrades, and enhancements.
- Establish success metrics for data sciences and AI tools, in collaboration with AI and Data Governance and related functions.
- Collaborate with the firm’s PMO and Change Management teams to ensure adoption and enhancements to platforms and develop standard configuration documentation and related guides for data consumers.
- Engage in special projects and duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

- Ability to develop effective and collaborative relationships among business teams, lawyers, firm administrative departments, and vendors.
- Excellent people management skills, written and verbal communication skills, organizational, teamwork, customer service, and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex assignments with competing deadlines and priorities.
- Experience managing projects from inception through planning, execution, and delivery phases.

Education and Experience Information:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- 10+ years of experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or professional services environment, particularly within an innovation or KM function.
- 5+ years of experience managing and leading data sciences and applied AI teams.
- Experience building LLM workflows using cloud services such as Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS.
- Proficiency in cloud data platforms, data sciences, and application development.
- Experience in safety and ethical aspects of AI.
- Proficiency in SQL, Apache Spark, Python, Microsoft Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, and related products and platforms.
- Experience with AI and ML applications, data mining, and statistical tools.
- Experience with emerging Microsoft OneLake, Fabric, Power, and related concepts and applications.
- Strong knowledge of professional services landscape, including trends, tools, and industry standards.
- Extensive experience with workflow systems, legal project management, and practice management tools.
- Understanding of professional development business practices and practice-specific terminology.
- Proficiency with cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements in the legal industry.
- Champion for governance, change management, process improvement, user adoption, and data strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master’s degree or related coursework or certifications strongly preferred.

Salary Information:

- The base salary range for this position in Illinois is $138,000 - $207,000 per year. This range may not be applicable to other locations.
- Actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications and experience.
- In addition to base compensation, there are bonus opportunities and an exceptional benefits package.

Benefits:

- Comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental, and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short and long-term disability insurance.
- Tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs, and FSAs for dependent care.
- Health advocacy services.
- Behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members.
- 401(k) and profit sharing.
- Pre-tax transit and parking program.
- Backup dependent care and senior care planning support.
- Resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers.
- Paid holidays and other paid time off, including leave for new parents.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law.