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Practice Innovation Lawyer - Banking & Finance

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Practice Innovation Lawyer - Banking & Finance

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This role can be based in any Baker McKenzie office or Centre. The Practice Innovation Lawyer - Banking & Finance will be at the forefront of transforming how one of the world's leading law firms delivers value to clients. The role holder will combine relevant legal expertise with an ability to innovate the practice of law using cutting edge technology and an advanced understanding of process and design to advance the strategy of the Firm's practices.

Main Responsibilities
  • Partner with the Banking & Finance Practice Group leadership team to identify, prioritise and deliver strategic innovation initiatives
  • Work with the Practice Group to design solutions that combine people, process, data, and technology to create new client value
  • Act as the "single front door" for Practice lawyers to access Applied AI, Legal Project Management (LPM), Alternative Legal Services (ALS), Data, Innovation and other support resources across the Firm
  • Be client facing and support Partners in your Practice on client pitches and conversations
  • Report to Practice Group leadership on the progress of innovation initiatives within the Practice
Technology & Implementation
  • Champion adoption of AI and legal tech tools through hands on pilots and proof of concepts
  • Build and optimise Practice Group relevant legal workflows for enhanced client service
Change Management & Adoption
  • Drive sustainable culture change in the Practice through targeted training and stakeholder engagement
  • Monitor adoption metrics and iterate based on feedback and outcomes
Collaboration & Thought Leadership
  • Share insights and best practice across the global Practice Innovation network
  • Be a connector across teams within the Firm
  • Be visible within the market as an innovation leader at Baker McKenzie
Skills and Experience
  • Qualified lawyer with strong experience in private practice or in house legal teams in Banking & Finance
  • Demonstrated interest or experience in legal innovation, legal tech or process improvement
  • Working knowledge of leading GenAI tools (Copilot Studio, ChatGPT Enterprise, Gemini, Claude, etc.) and their application in legal contexts
  • Hands on experience designing, testing or implementing legal AI workflows
  • Proven project management capabilities and comfort leading cross functional teams
  • Experience dealing with clients or senior in house stakeholders directly
  • Strategic thinker with attention to detail and a hands on approach
  • Strong understanding of process improvement, client experience design and design thinking methodologies
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast paced, evolving environment
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to influence across teams
  • Strong time management, decision making and problem solving abilities
  • Self motivated and outcome focused
Reports to

Chief Innovation Officer

Position type

Specialist

Development framework

Director

About Us

At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With over 13,000 people, including more than 6,500 locally admitted lawyers in over 70 offices worldwide, we foster a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion for all. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us.

US Based Applicants

Bonus eligible and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision and 401(k), based on hours worked. Base compensation is expected to be US$365,000 to US$435,000 annually, determined by location and other factors.

Canadian Based Applicants

Bonus eligible and includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision and Group RRSP, based on hours worked. Base compensation is expected to be CAN$205,400 to CAN$229,930 annually, determined by location and other factors.

Seniority Level
  • Mid Senior level
Employment Type
  • Full time
Job Function
  • Legal
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  • Business Consulting and Services

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