Legal AI and Innovation Training Manager

Legal AI And Innovation Training Manager

The Legal AI and Innovation Training Manager will play a pivotal role in advancing the firm's strategic integration of artificial intelligence and knowledge management technologies. This position will design, develop, and deliver comprehensive training and adoption programs that enable attorneys and business support professionals to leverage AI-powered tools and knowledge management systems in service of excellence and enhanced client delivery. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic professional to shape the firm's approach to AI enablement during a period of significant technological transformation. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with Knowledge Management attorneys, Legal Technology Leads, Practice Group leaders, Practice Technology, Tech Innovation, IT Training, and Professional Development to drive meaningful adoption and sustained behavior change across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities include :

• Design and run firm-wide AI and knowledge management training with role-based paths for attorneys, paralegals, and business teams.
• Create concise, practical materialsguides, videos, quick references, and hands-on workshopsusing proven instructional design and adult learning approaches.
• Lead engaging in-person and virtual sessions tailored to Practice Groups and business support departments and provide focused coaching for partners and senior leaders.
• Maintain the training portal and searchable knowledge base, and document best practices, workflows, and real-world use cases.
• Define metrics, assessments, and certification standards to measure competence, demonstrate impact, and drive continuous improvement.
• Keep content aligned with the latest legal AI developments, firm policies, ethical rules, and professional responsibilities.

Additionally, the role involves :

Team leadership and management duties include :

Change management and adoption strategy includes :

Qualifications include :

Preferred qualifications include :

Compensation and Total Rewards Package :

Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities, and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

Boston, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. : $123,200 - $187,950

New York City : $129,100 - $196,900

Working Conditions :

This position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development, and effective collaboration with colleagues and management.