Senior AI Product Manager

at  Reed Smith LLP

FIRM INFORMATION

Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,700 lawyers in 30 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and other high-stakes matters; deliver regulatory counsel; and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, entertainment and media, shipping and transport, energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

We seek a Senior AI Product Manager to work closely with our Director of Applied AI to define and execute our strategy to deliver cutting-edge AI and data enabled solutions to support the firm’s strategic goals. The person in this role will report to the Director of Applied AI and collaborate closely with colleagues within our Innovation organization as well as legal professionals, data scientists, engineers, and other stakeholders across the firm to deeply understand user needs, define product requirements, and oversee the full product lifecycle.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or Law; advanced degree preferred

EXPERIENCE:

7+ years in product management with meaningful AI/ML experience in a professional services environment, preferably in legal tech
Proven track record of delivering successful products from concept to launch in a business to business enterprise environment

SKILLS:

• Strong technical background with the ability to understand and communicate complex AI/ML concepts
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of legal processes, regulations, and ethical considerations related to AI adoption
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment and provide assistance to others as required
• Passion for driving innovation and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex challenges
• Ability to thirve in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Together with the Director of Applied AI, define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI offerings aligned with the firm’s strategy
• Gather and prioritize AI product requirements from our attorneys and professional staff, clients, and other stakeholders through interviews, workshops, and data analysis
• Coordinate with third party solution provides and others Innovation team members to translate requirements into technically feasible and user-friendly solutions
• Manage the full product development lifecycle, including scoping, prioritizing features, coordinating resources, and overseeing quality assurance
• Develop internal deployment strategies, messaging, and positioning for AI offering launches
• Track product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate based on insights to continuously improve offerings
• Collaborate with change management, learning and development, information technology, information technology development, and business development teams to drive awareness, adoption, and value realization of AI solutions throughout the firm
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in generative AI, legal tech trends, and evolving regulatory landscapes
  Job duties and responsibilities included are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reed Smith reserves the right to revise or modify job duties and responsibilities at any time.