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Practice Innovation Lawyer – Employment The role is based in any Baker McKenzie office or Centre and is part of the firm’s Reinvent programme, embedded in the Employment Practice Group. The holder will lead innovation projects, partner with practice leaders, and drive the adoption of advanced technology to enhance legal service delivery and client experience. Responsibilities Partner with the Employment Practice Group leadership team to identify, prioritise and deliver strategic innovation initiatives. Design solutions that integrate people, process, data, and technology to create new client value. Act as the single front‑door for lawyers to access Applied AI, Legal Project Management (LPM), Alternative Legal Services (ALS), data, and other support resources across the firm. Support partners on client pitches and in client conversations. Report to Practice Group leadership on the progress of innovation initiatives within the Practice. Champion adoption of AI and legal tech tools through hands‑on pilots and proof‑of‑concepts. Build and optimise practice‑group‑relevant legal workflows for enhanced client service. Drive sustainable culture change through targeted training, stakeholder engagement, and adoption metrics. Share insights and best practice across the global Practice Innovation network and act as a connector across teams. Represent Baker McKenzie as an innovation leader in the market. Qualifications and Experience Qualified lawyer with strong experience in private practice or in‑house employment legal teams. Demonstrated interest or experience in legal innovation, legal tech, or process improvement. Working knowledge of leading GenAI tools (e.g., Copilot Studio, ChatGPT Enterprise, Gemini, Claude) 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. Direct experience dealing with clients or senior in‑house stakeholders. Strategic thinker with attention to detail, a hands‑on approach, and strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills. Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with a collaborative mindset and ability to influence across teams. Strong time‑management, decision‑making, and problem‑solving abilities; self‑motivated and outcome focused. Reporting & Location Reports to: Chief Innovation Officer Position Type: Specialist Title: Director Employment Type: Full‑time Job Function: Legal Equal Opportunity Statement Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all and ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. For applicants based in California, we will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Broughton Group