Kirkland and Ellis
Litigation & Practice Delivery Manager
Kirkland and Ellis, New York, New York, us, 10261
About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.
As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including more than 3,500 lawyers) operating from 21 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.
Essential Job Functions
The Litigation & Practice Delivery Manager will be a key player in overseeing the technical implementation and management of innovation-focused applications. This role will manage both packaged applications and custom solutions, ensuring their alignment with business goals and supporting the operational excellence of our technology landscape. The Manager will work closely with, and report to the Associate Director of E-Discovery and Innovation, helping to steer the firm's application strategy by leveraging their deep architectural knowledge and broad technical skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide architectural guidance and technical oversight across both packaged and custom applications, supporting the needs of practice innovation and AI-driven projects.
Effective at working on multiple projects simultaneously while providing "white glove" customer service.
Lead and manage a team of engineers and oversee a legal applications portfolio, fostering a collaborative environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Supervise the delivery of technology solutions, from initial concept through implementation, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and meet stakeholder expectations.
Act as the technical representative in discussions with vendors, including startups and enterprise partners, to evaluate, integrate, and optimize new technologies within the firm's environment.
Work closely with other leaders, Innovation Advisors, BA's, PM's, and other IT teams to ensure technical projects align with strategic goals, driving the firm's technology agenda forward.
Embed in key calls and meetings to help vet and integrate new solutions at the intersection of legal and technology.
Flexible yet structured enough to effectively adjust as needed when/as business requirements and/or priorities change.
May apply project management methodology on small/mid-sized efforts independent of an assigned PM.
Oversee the performance and reliability of practice applications, troubleshooting issues and driving enhancements to maximize impact.
Contribute to the broader strategy for technology integration, providing insights and recommendations based on technical expertise and market awareness.
Develop and/or lead change management efforts across all phases of projects and initiatives to drive the Firm's culture of continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in application architecture, management of packaged solutions, or similar roles.
Proven experience leading technical teams and managing engineers, with strong leadership and mentoring skills, and highly organized.
Deep architectural knowledge with hands-on experience in the deployment and optimization of practice-specific technologies.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, including attorneys.
Proven change management skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job currently operates remotely. A high-speed internet connection is required to connect to our systems. At an undetermined point in the future, we may once again be required to work in a professional office environment.
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."
Compensation:
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.
New York City. - $180,000 -$230,000
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Closing Statement
The www.kirkland.com job postings and recruiting mailbox are for candidates only. If you are a recruiter, search firm or employment agency, and do not have a signed contract with Kirkland & Ellis LLP ("K&E") and have not been asked specifically to submit candidates, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if K&E hires the candidate. Direct contact with K&E employees in an attempt to present candidates is inappropriate and will be a factor in determining any future professional relationship with the Firm.
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At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.
As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including more than 3,500 lawyers) operating from 21 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.
Essential Job Functions
The Litigation & Practice Delivery Manager will be a key player in overseeing the technical implementation and management of innovation-focused applications. This role will manage both packaged applications and custom solutions, ensuring their alignment with business goals and supporting the operational excellence of our technology landscape. The Manager will work closely with, and report to the Associate Director of E-Discovery and Innovation, helping to steer the firm's application strategy by leveraging their deep architectural knowledge and broad technical skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide architectural guidance and technical oversight across both packaged and custom applications, supporting the needs of practice innovation and AI-driven projects.
Effective at working on multiple projects simultaneously while providing "white glove" customer service.
Lead and manage a team of engineers and oversee a legal applications portfolio, fostering a collaborative environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Supervise the delivery of technology solutions, from initial concept through implementation, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and meet stakeholder expectations.
Act as the technical representative in discussions with vendors, including startups and enterprise partners, to evaluate, integrate, and optimize new technologies within the firm's environment.
Work closely with other leaders, Innovation Advisors, BA's, PM's, and other IT teams to ensure technical projects align with strategic goals, driving the firm's technology agenda forward.
Embed in key calls and meetings to help vet and integrate new solutions at the intersection of legal and technology.
Flexible yet structured enough to effectively adjust as needed when/as business requirements and/or priorities change.
May apply project management methodology on small/mid-sized efforts independent of an assigned PM.
Oversee the performance and reliability of practice applications, troubleshooting issues and driving enhancements to maximize impact.
Contribute to the broader strategy for technology integration, providing insights and recommendations based on technical expertise and market awareness.
Develop and/or lead change management efforts across all phases of projects and initiatives to drive the Firm's culture of continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in application architecture, management of packaged solutions, or similar roles.
Proven experience leading technical teams and managing engineers, with strong leadership and mentoring skills, and highly organized.
Deep architectural knowledge with hands-on experience in the deployment and optimization of practice-specific technologies.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, including attorneys.
Proven change management skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job currently operates remotely. A high-speed internet connection is required to connect to our systems. At an undetermined point in the future, we may once again be required to work in a professional office environment.
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."
Compensation:
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.
New York City. - $180,000 -$230,000
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Closing Statement
The www.kirkland.com job postings and recruiting mailbox are for candidates only. If you are a recruiter, search firm or employment agency, and do not have a signed contract with Kirkland & Ellis LLP ("K&E") and have not been asked specifically to submit candidates, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if K&E hires the candidate. Direct contact with K&E employees in an attempt to present candidates is inappropriate and will be a factor in determining any future professional relationship with the Firm.
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