Legal, Risk & Compliance - Legal Advisory & AI Consultant

<h3>Accountabilities:</h3><li>
<strong>Legal Advisory and Operational Assessments:</strong>Support assessments of legal department operations, organizational structures, workflows, processes, and technology capabilities to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>
<strong>Legal Transformation Initiatives:</strong>Contribute to legal modernization projects by evaluating existing practices, documenting business needs, and helping design more efficient and scalable legal service delivery models.</li><li>
<strong>AI Strategy and Adoption:</strong>Assist in identifying and evaluating appropriate applications of artificial intelligence within legal and business environments, supporting the implementation of AI-enabled solutions and workflows.</li><li>
<strong>AI Governance and Implementation:</strong>Participate in requirements gathering, process design, solution testing, documentation, and governance activities to support responsible and effective AI adoption.</li><li>
<strong>Contract Management and Analysis:</strong>Review contract processes, contractual information, and operational data to identify improvement opportunities and support more effective contract lifecycle management.</li><li>
<strong>Research and Stakeholder Engagement:</strong>Conduct interviews, research, and fact-finding activities with attorneys, business professionals, technology teams, and other stakeholders to understand challenges and gather relevant information.</li><li>
<strong>Data Analysis and Interpretation:</strong>Compile, organize, and analyze qualitative and quantitative information to identify patterns, evaluate operational performance, and develop actionable insights.</li><li>
<strong>Documentation and Deliverable Development:</strong>Prepare process maps, reports, executive summaries, presentations, implementation materials, playbooks, and other client-ready deliverables.</li><li>
<strong>Risk and Issue Documentation:</strong>Clearly document findings, assumptions, risks, dependencies, outstanding questions, and recommendations to support informed decision-making and project execution.</li><li>
<strong>Project Coordination:</strong>Coordinate assigned tasks and activities across multidisciplinary teams, monitor deadlines, track progress, and ensure deliverables meet established quality standards.</li><li>
<strong>Legal Technology and Digital Solutions:</strong>Support the evaluation and use of legal technology, e-discovery platforms, AI-enabled workflows, and other digital tools that improve legal operations and service delivery.</li><li>
<strong>Investigations and Litigation Support:</strong>Contribute to investigations, litigation support, compliance reviews, and related legal matters as required by client engagements.</li><li>
<strong>Client Relationship Management:</strong>Build professional relationships with client stakeholders and project team members, communicate progress clearly, and contribute to a positive client experience.</li><li>
<strong>Continuous Learning and Development:</strong>Apply feedback from experienced colleagues, strengthen consulting capabilities, and remain informed about emerging technologies, legal industry practices, and operational improvement methods.</li><h2>Requirements:</h2><li>
<strong>Education:</strong>A bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, or a related discipline is required.</li><li>
<strong>Professional Experience:</strong>At least one year of relevant professional experience, internship experience, or substantive project experience.</li><li>
<strong>Relevant Industry Exposure:</strong>Experience or exposure to consulting, in-house legal departments, legal operations, contract management, investigations, litigation support, compliance, technology, or related professional services is preferred.</li><li>
<strong>Analytical and Research Skills:</strong>Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to gather information, identify patterns, evaluate evidence, and translate findings into practical recommendations.</li><li>
<strong>Legal and Business Acumen:</strong>An interest in legal processes, business operations, and organizational transformation, with the ability to learn unfamiliar legal, operational, and technology concepts quickly.</li><li>
<strong>AI and Technology Awareness:</strong>An interest in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, particularly their potential to improve legal service delivery, automate workflows, and support more informed decision-making.</li><li>
<strong>Process Improvement and Project Support:</strong>Ability to contribute to process assessments, requirements gathering, workflow documentation, implementation planning, testing, and project coordination.</li><li>
<strong>Data Handling and Interpretation:</strong>Comfort working with structured information, qualitative and quantitative data, and documentation to produce accurate, well-supported findings.</li><li>
<strong>Technical Proficiency:</strong>Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to prepare clear, organized, and professional reports, presentations, and supporting materials.</li><li>
<strong>Written and Verbal Communication:</strong>Strong communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information, document findings accurately, and collaborate effectively with legal, business, and technical stakeholders.</li><li>
<strong>Organization and Attention to Detail:</strong>Excellent organizational skills, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, maintain documentation quality, and review work carefully.</li><li>
<strong>Adaptability and Learning Agility:</strong>A curious, structured, and practical approach to problem-solving, combined with the ability to adapt to evolving project requirements and incorporate feedback constructively.</li><li>
<strong>Teamwork and Client Service:</strong>A collaborative mindset, professional judgment, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work for clients across different industries.</li><li>
<strong>Preferred Legal or Project Credentials:</strong>A Juris Doctor (JD), paralegal credential, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or relevant technology certification may be beneficial but is not required.</li><li>
<strong>Workplace Flexibility:</strong>Ability to work within a hybrid environment, combining remote work with in-person collaboration at local offices or client sites. Travel, including occasional out-of-state travel, may be required depending on project needs.</li><h2>Benefits:</h2><li>
<strong>Competitive Base Salary:</strong>Annual salary ranging from<strong>$66,000 to $100,000</strong>, depending on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.</li><li>
<strong>Annual Bonus Opportunity:</strong>A target bonus opportunity of<strong>$2,000</strong>for eligible employees, subject to applicable compensation policies.</li><li>
<strong>Estimated Total Cash Compensation:</strong>Approximately<strong>$68,000–$102,000 annually</strong>, combining the stated base salary range and target bonus opportunity.</li><li>
<strong>Medical Coverage:</strong>Access to medical insurance plans.</li><li>
<strong>Dental and Vision Insurance:</strong>Coverage options to support dental and vision care.</li><li>
<strong>Healthcare Spending Accounts:</strong>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).</li><li>
<strong>Insurance Protection:</strong>Life and accident insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage.</li><li>
<strong>Retirement Savings:</strong>Access to a 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.</li><li>
<strong>Paid Time Off:</strong>Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick leave. Eligible new hires receive up to 20 days per calendar year, with allocations varying according to years of service.</li><li>
<strong>Paid Holidays:</strong>Up to 11 paid holidays annually.</li><li>
<strong>Family Support:</strong>Adoption and fertility assistance, along with paid parental leave of up to 10 weeks, subject to applicable policies.</li><li>
<strong>Hybrid Work Environment:</strong>A flexible combination of remote work, office collaboration, and client-site engagement based on project requirements.</li><li>
<strong>Professional Training and Mentorship:</strong>Access to training, guidance, and mentorship to develop consulting expertise and strengthen legal, analytical, and technology-related capabilities.</li><li>
<strong>Career Development:</strong>Opportunities to work across legal advisory, AI implementation, legal operations, contract management, and other multidisciplinary consulting projects.</li><li>
<strong>Collaborative Culture:</strong>A professional environment that encourages continuous learning, teamwork, inclusion, innovation, and career advancement.</li>