Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant
transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal
strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or
high stakes. The Firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of
precision and vision.
Based in any U.S. office (New York or Palo Alto preferred), the Legal Technology
& AI Attorney – Tech & Innovation will sit at the intersection of legal
practice, technology, and experimentation within the Tech & Innovation Industry
Group. This role is designed for a lawyer with a strong foundation in
technology-sector legal work who is also deeply engaged with how AI, technology,
and new ways of working are reshaping legal practice and will continue to
transform legal practice in the years to come.
The ideal candidate brings substantive credibility to earn the trust of
practicing lawyers, combined with an innovator’s mindset energized by designing,
testing, and scaling new tools, workflows, and systems. As part of the Knowledge
Management & AI Group, this position collaborates across offices and
administrative teams—including Research, Practice Group Management, and
Information Technology—to translate emerging technology into practical,
high-impact tools for lawyers and clients.
This role reports to the Sr. Director & Counsel of Knowledge & AI.
Responsibilities include:
AI, Technology & Innovation
* Identify opportunities to apply AI, automation, and emerging technologies
across a spectrum of Tech & Innovation-related matters, including technology
and product regulatory counseling, government and regulatory investigations,
technology and IP litigation, artificial intelligence, privacy,
cybersecurity, and data matters, technology transactions, and commercial
agreements, informed by a strong understanding of the practice and lawyer
workflows.
* Evaluate, prototype, and implement AI-assisted tools, document automation
solutions, prompt libraries, and technology-enabled workflows to enhance
efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
* Participate in technology pilots and assessments, including AI-driven
research, drafting, knowledge extraction, contract and document analysis, and
technology and market analytics platforms.
* Collaborate with attorneys, technologists, and administrative teams to design
practical, user-centered tools that reflect real-world legal judgment and
practice needs.
* Lead training sessions for attorneys and staff to promote the effective use
of knowledge systems, AI tools, and new workflows.
* Capture feedback from lawyers and stakeholders to support continuous
improvement of KM products, processes, and technology adoption.
Knowledge Assets and Systems
* Support the ongoing enhancement of the Firm’s Tech & Innovation knowledge and
work-product resources by integrating evolving legal, regulatory, and market
developments into model materials, guidance, and related content, with a
focus on modernizing the way such resources are organized, maintained, and
leveraged.
* Use AI-assisted tools and structured review mechanisms to analyze, compare,
and refine Tech & Innovation work product and knowledge materials against
internal standards and evolving law, regulation, and market practice.
* Help build and maintain scalable precedent and knowledge infrastructure that
improves consistency, promotes knowledge reuse, and supports AI-assisted and
other legal technology initiatives.
* Serve as a trusted internal resource for Tech & Innovation lawyers, providing
practical legal judgment and guidance while translating substantive expertise
into effective knowledge and technology solutions.
Qualifications:
* Demonstrated passion for AI and emerging technology, including a strong
perspective on how such tools can be applied to Tech & Innovation legal
practice and workflows.
* Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate
discretion.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to
collaborate effectively with attorneys, technologists, and administrative
professionals.
* Strong initiative and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to exercise
independent judgment in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
* Creative and strategic thinker who is open to experimentation, iteration, and
multiple approaches to complex problems.
* Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage
multiple priorities and deadlines concurrently.
* Commitment to knowledge-sharing, efficiency, and excellence in legal work,
with a focus on client service and business impact.
* Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across practice
groups and departments.
Experience:
* A J.D., Bachelor of Laws, or equivalent with strong academic credentials;
must be admitted to practice and in good standing in the state where they
will be based.
* Minimum of 4 years of experience in a technology-focused practice.
* Demonstrated ability to apply legal training to new contexts, including
workflow design, tool development, or process improvement efforts; personal
or professional coding or tech-related building experience is very highly
valued.
Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal
Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.
Compensation & Benefits:
The annual compensation range for this position is $250 - $300k. The salary
offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational
considerations.
Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits;
paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic
life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary,
performance-based bonuses.
The application window will close on Monday, November 16, 2026.
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qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to
ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience. The Firm will provide
reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable
participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would
impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
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