The Senior Research Innovation Manager, in collaboration with the Research & Competitive Intelligence Director, will prepare to drive technology transformation within our Research team. As Senior Research Innovation Manager, you will create and implement a strategic roadmap to boost our research capabilities through new technologies such as generative AI. You will identify emerging technologies, conduct pilot tests, and manage firm-wide adoption to enhance attorney and Research team productivity and deliver client results. With the Research & Competitive Intelligence Director, you will also coach, manage and inspire the team, and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve research excellence.

• Partner with Knowledge & Innovation team leaders and key stakeholders to understand department goals and pain points, and translate these insights into an actionable strategy and adoption plan.
• Continuously scan the legal tech landscape and evaluate innovations in intelligent search, analytics, and other high-potential areas.
• Design and lead pilots of AI research tools, quantifying value, capturing feedback, and building buy-in with lawyers.
• Create rollout strategy and training programs that smoothly onboard lawyers to new resources, positioning you as a trusted change agent.
• Oversee aspects of daily research operations like work allocation and quality assurance, but also talent development, and upskilling.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

In coordination with the Director, manage and lead a hybrid team (remote and across PW offices) of research and information professionals, including providing guidance and assessments as needed.

• Aid in the evaluation and assessment of legal research tools, guiding the testing and potential firm-wide rollouts of new systems, resources and processes. Collaborate with vendors on demos and testing, including proof of concepts.
• Collaborate with practice group leaders and Business Professional teams to understand research needs and provide customized solutions and process efficiencies.
• Identify attorney training opportunities by analyzing research request data and aligning with practice group goals and objectives.
• Train and mentor new staff and assist with onboarding processes, as well as preparing performance evaluations and professional development plans.
• Develop a communications cadence with practice group leaders that connects the business needs of the firm with research capabilities and resources
• Monitor the emerging legal technologies landscape and service delivery models to identify potential innovation opportunities for the team.
• Provides support on other projects or duties as assigned. Monitoring of research workflow after hours can be expected. 

Experience / Education:

• Advanced degree, including MLS, MBA and/or J.D. from an accredited university, strongly preferred.
• Eight to ten years of research experience in a large law firm, or experience as a practicing attorney, preferred.

Competencies:

• Expert knowledge of a wide range of legal and business research resources, including Bloomberg, Dealogic, Capital IQ, VitalLaw, and Lexis/Westlaw suite of products, among others. 
• Able to spot trends and assess how innovations will align with the firm’s goals and strategic direction.
• Capable of building support and enthusiasm for the innovation agenda across the firm.
• Dedication to providing upper-margin customer service.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to seamlessly convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new research and technology applications.
• Solid understanding of the practices and operations of a global law firm.
• Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs.

Salary:
$160,000 - $200,000