Legal Architect/ Consultant - Employment / Labor Law Am Law150 NYC

Join a global unicorn in legal technology and research as a Legal Architect (Consultant). Exceptional opportunity for a senior employment lawyer to move into legal tech / AI

If you have worked in high-complexity practice area focus - Employment/Labor Law, and are keen to move into Legal technology / AI as a Legal Subject Matter Expert, this is for you. Could suit a Senior Associate within BigLaw, looking to pivot into legal technology.

A background in legal practice or legal innovation with genuine desire to help Am Law 150 firms to transform, this is a great move. You will work at the intersection of law and technology and be joining the firm on a mission to help top-tier firms and in-house teams practice law more efficiently. You will have a growth mindset and be using AI currently in your legal role.

Lawyer level salaries, commission and more . This is a hybrid role with 2 days in office NYC - can be counted as client meeting days so a commute to NYC is feasible.

About the Role:

• Engage with legal professionals at elite law firms and leading corporate legal departments to understand their processes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement — especially where AI can meaningfully transform their workflows.

• Lead consultative discussions and tailored demonstrations of AI-driven solutions, showing how they can improve specific legal workflows and deliver higher-quality legal outputs.

• Partner with Account Executives to deeply understand client needs, influence buying decisions, and guide firms through their AI adoption journey.

• Work with customers and prospects to design high-impact pilots of new technologies, ensuring successful engagement, adoption, and measurable outcomes in targeted practice areas and on specific types of legal tasks.

• Define what a great pilot looks like: the outcomes our customers want to achieve, the practice areas to focus on, and the legal work that will demonstrate real, scalable value.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior partners, practice leads, and operations managers, building strong relationships and influencing adoption at all levels.

• Help customers navigate the cultural, behavioural, and process changes needed for successful AI transformation — from initial pilot through full-scale rollout.

• Collaborate with our marketing team to create content and messaging that resonates with legal audiences and showcases real-world AI success stories.

• Serve as the Voice of the Customer, sharing insights with our product and sales teams to continuously improve our AI solutions and go-to-market strategies.

• Stay curious and informed about AI trends, legal technology innovations, and best practices — and share your expertise both internally and externally.

About You:

• JD or equivalent legal qualification and at least 2-3 years of experience at a top-tier law firm (Am Law 100 or equivalent) specialising in Employment / Labor Law.

• Additional experience in legal operations, innovation, or change management in a law firm or corporate legal department is a strong plus.

• 3–5 years of professional experience preferred (flexible for exceptional candidates).

• Proven ability to engage, influence, and build trust with senior legal stakeholders.

• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills, with confidence addressing both legal and executive audiences.

• Strong understanding of legal workflows, processes, and the cultural dynamics that influence technology adoption — particularly in elite law firms and leading corporate legal departments.

• A consultative, solutions-focused mindset with a genuine curiosity about how AI can transform legal research, drafting, and analysis.

• Experience in technology, consulting, sales, or other client-facing roles is a strong plus.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities shift and creativity is valued.

Apply now or emailnicky@novumglobal.com to arrange an exploratory discussion.