Legal GenAI Platform Specialist

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape. 

We are seeking a Legal GenAI Platform Specialist to lead the integration and ongoing management of generative AI solutions across the firm’s legal practice groups. This role is central to our strategy of embedding advanced technology into legal service delivery, driving innovation, and maintaining our position as a leader in legal tech. The Platform Owner will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the firm’s Legal GenAI platforms (such as Harvey, CoCounsel, and future solutions), ensuring these tools deliver measurable value to our lawyers and clients while upholding the highest standards of security, ethics, and client service.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Platform Leadership & Strategy

  • Serve as the primary owner and subject matter expert for the firm’s Legal GenAI platforms.

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive roadmap for platform adoption, integration, and enhancement in alignment with firm strategy and practice group needs.

  • Collaborate with the Technology & Innovation Committee (TICo), practice group leaders, and business services to identify, prioritize, and implement high-impact use cases.

  • Monitor industry trends, peer firm activities, and emerging technologies to ensure King & Spalding remains at the forefront of legal AI innovation.

• Implementation & Integration

  • Oversee the deployment and integration of GenAI solutions into existing legal workflows, including K&S Canvas, iManage, legal research platforms, and eDiscovery services.

  • Work closely with IT, security, and data teams to ensure seamless, secure, and scalable platform operations.

  • Lead pilots, proofs of concept, and phased rollouts, capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement.

• User Enablement & Adoption

  • Collaborate with Enablement and Training teams to develop training, documentation, and best practice resources for lawyers and staff at all levels, including onboarding, certification programs, and practice-specific modules.

  • Establish and support a network of AI champions and super users within each practice group, assisting in activities such as prompt management and promotion for reuse.

  • Gather user feedback, monitor adoption metrics, and drive initiatives to maximize engagement and value realization.

• Governance, Risk & Compliance

  • Ensure all platform use aligns with firm policies, client guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

  • Develop and maintain protocols for data privacy, ethical AI use, and quality control, including review and validation of GenAI outputs.

  • Collaborate with the General Counsel, Privacy, and Security teams to manage risk and respond to client inquiries regarding AI use.

• Performance & Value Measurement

  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as AI-assisted matter volume, revenue, profitability, and user satisfaction.

  • Analyze platform impact on alternative fee arrangements, write-offs, and matter efficiency.

  • Report regularly to firm leadership on platform performance, challenges, and opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or advanced degree in law, computer science, or related field strongly preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in legal technology, product ownership, or legal operations, ideally within an AmLaw 100 firm or legal tech provider.

• Deep understanding of generative AI, legal workflows, and the unique requirements of law firm environments.

• Demonstrated experience leading technology adoption, change management, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused mindset.

• Familiarity with legal data privacy, security, and ethical considerations related to AI.

• Experience with cloud-based legal platforms, AI tools (e.g., Harvey, CoCounsel, Microsoft Copilot), and integration with legal practice management systems is highly desirable.

The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

Pay Transparency Range:

Washington D.C.: The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $130,000 to $180,000

New York: The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $138,000 to $185,000

Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable:  City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act.

King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law. 

We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.