Innovation & Emerging Technology Specialist - Hybrid

Genesis10 is currently seeking an Innovation & Emerging Technology Specialist - Hybrid for a temporary to permanent opportunity with a Global Professional Services Firm located in New York, NY. This position requires being on site 3 days per week.

The Innovation & Emerging Technology Specialist supports the firm's legal innovation initiatives by helping to identify, evaluate, and deploy emerging technology solutions, including generative AI. This role bridges the gap between emerging technologies and real-world legal workflows, applying legal practice knowledge to ensure the firm's innovation portfolio addresses genuine attorney needs and enhances client value.

Responsibilities

• Engage with attorneys to understand workflows, surface pain points, and uncover opportunities for technology-driven transformation
• Evaluate the feasibility, strategic impact, and ROI of potential innovations, including AI-powered tools
• Support the design and execution of pilots and product evaluations, including defining objectives, scope, and success metrics
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, ensuring resources are allocated effectively
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with policies, security requirements, and strategic priorities
• Support the implementation, deployment, and adoption of legal technology solutions
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with legal technology vendors and partners
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous learning by sharing insights and encouraging experimentation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of five years of related experience at a law firm, legal technology company, or in-house legal department
• Substantive experience with legal practice workflows and legal technology or innovation, with a background as an attorney, paralegal, or legal technologist
• Proficiency with core business applications (e.g., Microsoft 365 suite) and the ability to quickly master new software
• Strong understanding of the legal technology landscape, including generative and extractive AI, AI/ML tools, and document automation
• Demonstrated experience with legal practice process improvement and technology-driven transformation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and shifting priorities
• Ability to navigate Information Security and Risk review processes with practice-informed judgment

Desired skills

• JD strongly preferred
• Experience with AI-powered legal tools or law firm innovation programs
• Familiarity with strategic enterprise sales, change management methodologies, and stakeholder engagement best practices

Pay range: $89.00 - $99.00 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client.

Benefits of Working with Genesis10

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.