Director of Practice Innovation & Technology

Director of Practice Innovation & Technology

MoFo is seeking a Director of Practice Innovation & Technology. This role can be based in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, Austin, Boston, New York or Washington, D.C.

Overview

At MoFo, we couldn’t write our own success story without yours. Ready to write your story? Join MoFo as DIRECTOR OF PRACTICE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY . This role can be based in multiple offices as listed above. About MoFo : MoFo supports fresh ideas and innovation across borders, practice areas, and business functions.

About The Role

The Director of Practice Innovation & Technology will lead a transformative role focused on driving productivity, innovation, and economic performance across the Firm’s legal practices. It serves as a key connector between attorneys, operational teams, and technology stakeholders, aiming to improve how we deliver legal services through smarter workflows, intelligent automation, and data-driven practice strategies. This role will identify and implement AI and other emerging technologies to improve efficiency, accelerate productivity, and differentiate the MoFo client experience while delivering cutting-edge client service. The AI leader will also manage the Firm’s portfolio of AI vendor tools and ensure strategic, responsible, ethical deployment of best-in-class technologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve attorney and practice team workflows to enhance productivity and reduce friction points.
• Identify opportunities for automation, delegation, and redesign of legal processes.
• Drive adoption and integration of AI tools, including generative AI, to streamline legal work and knowledge reuse.
• Analyze operational workflows, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to increase effectiveness and efficiency leveraging legal technologies.
• Pilot, scale, and evaluate tools that enhance client service delivery, matter management, and internal collaboration.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in legal technology, AI, and knowledge management; serve as a bridge between legal and technology domains.
• Maintain connections with peers in the legal industry to ensure differentiation in AI adoption and impact.
• Engage with established AI vendors and niche providers to understand roadmaps and drive adoption.
• Provide attorney-level input on targeted legal technology adoption initiatives affecting practice groups.
• Coordinate pilot and proof of concept programs, including drafting specifications, evaluating software, and testing products and services.
• Work with IT and Firm leadership to recommend strategic deployment of efficient processes, technology-related policies, software tools and training programs.
• Collaborate with Practice Management and internal communications to develop effective campaigns and change measurement processes for practice groups.
• Work with other innovation teams to develop objectives, success metrics, and timelines for legal technology adoption initiatives.
• Lead or participate in major projects that increase tangible value of department services to clients, attorneys, timekeepers, and the Firm.

Qualifications & Experience

About MoFo

At MoFo, we collaborate as one firm across borders and practice areas, valuing fresh ideas and innovation.

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Benefits

MoFo offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.

Salary ranges are provided where required by law. The example range for New York, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, San Diego, Boston, Washington, D.C., and Denver is typically between $250k and $340k, depending on location, experience, and qualifications.

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