Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. They are seeking a Legal Technology & AI Attorney to work at the intersection of legal practice and technology within the Investment Funds Practice Group.
Responsibilities
- Identify opportunities to apply AI, automation, and emerging technologies to Investment Funds legal work, informed by a strong understanding of transactional practice and lawyer workflows
- Work with third party vendors to develop complex agentic work flows, coordinating meetings among attorneys to test such products, and conveying feedback individually and from practitioners to assist in the development of bespoke legal solutions
- Develop agentic workflows, prompt libraries, and projects to address the needs of the Investment Funds practice group
- Evaluate, prototype, and implement AI-assisted tools, document automation solutions, and technology-enabled workflows to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability
- Participate in technology pilots and assessments, including AI-driven research, drafting, knowledge extraction, and Investment Funds data and market analytics platforms
- Collaborate with attorneys, technologists, and administrative teams to design practical, user-centered tools that reflect real-world legal judgment and practice needs
- Lead training sessions for attorneys and staff to promote the effective use of knowledge systems, AI tools, and new workflows
- Capture feedback from lawyers and stakeholders to support continuous improvement of KM products, processes, and technology adoption
- Develop, implement, and maintain knowledge management resources across a spectrum of Investment Funds transactions
- Review, update, and rationalize standard templates, forms, and precedents to ensure accuracy and consistency with current laws, regulations, market practice, and Firm standards, as well as suitability for use in technology-enabled workflows
- Ensure that technology-enabled outputs reflect current market terms, deal structures, and regulatory realities
- Identify, draft, and maintain guidance materials, playbooks, and reference content that support both lawyers and AI-assisted systems
- Serve as a trusted internal resource for Investment Funds lawyers, providing practical legal judgment and guidance while translating substantive expertise into scalable knowledge and technology solutions
Skills
- Demonstrated passion for AI and emerging technology, including a strong perspective on how such tools can be applied to Investment Funds legal practice and workflows
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, technologists, and administrative professionals
- Strong initiative and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to exercise independent judgment in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Creative and strategic thinker who is open to experimentation, iteration, and multiple approaches to complex problems
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines concurrently
- Commitment to knowledge-sharing, efficiency, and excellence in legal work, with a focus on client service and business impact
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across practice groups and departments
- A J.D., Bachelor of Laws, or equivalent with strong academic credentials; must be admitted to practice and in good standing in the state where they will be based
- 3-5 years of experience in Investment Funds legal practice; other transactional backgrounds will be considered on a case by case basis
- Demonstrated ability to apply legal training to new contexts, including workflow design, tool development, and process improvement efforts; personal or professional coding or tech-related building experience is very highly valued
Benefits
- Health care
- Retirement benefits
- Paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time
- Parental leave
- Basic life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Discretionary, performance-based bonuses
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