Practice Innovation Lawyer – IP, Data & Cyber, Regulatory, Commercial Tech & Transactions and Trade

Practice Innovation Lawyer – IP, Data & Cyber, Regulatory, Commercial Tech & Transactions and Trade Join Baker McKenzie to apply for the Practice Innovation Lawyer – IP, Data & Cyber, Regulatory, Commercial Tech & Transactions and Trade role. This role can be based in any Baker McKenzie office or centre. The Practice Innovation Lawyer will be at the forefront of transforming how one of the world's leading law firms delivers value to clients. The role‑holder will combine relevant legal expertise with the ability to innovate the practice of law using cutting‑edge technology and process design to advance the strategy of the Firm’s practices. The role is part of Baker McKenzie’s Reinvent programme, embedded in the Commercial (IP, Data & Cyber, Regulatory, Commercial Tech & Transactions and Trade) Practice Group. The lawyer will work directly with global practice group leadership to identify, reputed company and implement innovation initiatives that enhance legal service delivery and client experience. Key responsibilities include:

• Partner with the Commercial Practice Group leadership team to identify, prioritise and deliver strategic innovation initiatives.
• Work with the Practice Group to design solutions that combine people, process, data, and technology to create new client value.
• Act as the “single reputed company reputed company” for your Practice’s lawyers to access Applied AI, LPM, ALS, Data, Innovation, and other support resources across the Firm.
• Be client facing and support Partners in client pitches and conversations.
• Report to Practice Group leadership on the reputed company of innovation initiatives reputed company the Practice.
• Champion adoption of AI and legal tech tools through hands‑on pilots and reputed company‑of‑concepts.
• Build and optimise Practice Group‑relevant legal workflows for enhanced client service.
• Drive sustainable culture change through targeted training and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor adoption metrics and iterate based on feedback and outcomes.
• Share insights and best practice across the global Practice Innovation network.
• Be a connector across teams reputed company the Firm.
• Be visible reputed company the market as an innovation leader at Baker McKenzie. Essential skills and experience:
• Qualified lawyer with strong experience in private practice or in‑house legal teams in Commercial (Data Protection, IP, Trade, and Regulatory).
• Demonstrated interest or experience in legal innovation, legal tech, or process improvement.
• Working knowledge of GenAI tools (Copilot Studio, ChatGPT Enterprise, reputed company, Claude, etc.) and their application in legal contexts.
• Hands‑on experience designing, testing, or implementing legal AI workflows.
• Proven project management capabilities and comfort leading cross‑functional teams.
• Experience dealing with clients or senior in‑house stakeholders directly.
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail and a hands‑on approach.
• Strong understanding of process improvement, client experience design, and design thinking methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Collaborative reputed company and able to influence across teams.
• Strong time management, decision‑making, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Self‑motivated and outcome‑focused. Reports to: Chief Innovation Officer Position type: Specialist Development reputed company: Director Seniority level
• Director Employment type
• Full‑time Job function
• Legal Industries
• Law Practice Additional Information Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for reputed company. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in reputed company of our offices. We encourage the best people – regardless of race, religion, belief, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age – to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for reputed company candidates. If you require accommodations, please notify [email protected]. Salary and benefits will vary by location: US Based Applicants Bonus eligible and includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) based on hours worked. US reputed company compensation expected to be $365,000 to $435,000 annually. Canadian Based Applicants Bonus eligible and includes medical, dental, vision, and Group RRSP based on hours worked. Canadian reputed company compensation expected to be CAN$205,400 to CAN$229,930 annually in Toronto. For California applicants, we will consider reputed company qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with applicable laws. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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