Cozen OConnor
Manager, Strategy & Innovation
Cozen OConnor, Philadelphia, PA
Are you a strategic and analytical thinker ready to shape the future of legal services? Cozen O'Connor, a leading U.S. law firm, is seeking to hire an exceptional Strategy & Innovation Manager to help drive our growth and adoption of AI and other emerging technologies.
The Opportunity
As the Strategy & Innovation Manager, you will play a key role in shaping our firm's future, working at the intersection of law, strategy, and technology. Reporting to the firm's Vice President of Strategy and Innovation, you will help develop and implement growth strategies, support complex strategic initiatives, translate complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making, and help the firm integrate AI and other emerging technologies into the business and practice of law. If you're passionate about driving innovation in the legal industry and have a talent for strategic thinking, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Why Cozen O'Connor?
Cozen O'Connor recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position will reside in our Philadelphia office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.
Cozen O'Connor is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.
Cozen O'Connor actively welcomes applicants who have previously left the workforce and are looking to return to their careers. Gaps in experience are not penalized.
Cozen O'Connor is committed to employing a diverse complement of attorneys and staff, and to fostering greater inclusion in the legal profession. We understand the organizational effectiveness that comes from welcoming and valuing differences within the firm, and we know that assembling a team with a rich diversity of perspectives and experience is necessary to provide the highest quality legal service. We encourage candidates to apply and join us in this effort.
The Opportunity
As the Strategy & Innovation Manager, you will play a key role in shaping our firm's future, working at the intersection of law, strategy, and technology. Reporting to the firm's Vice President of Strategy and Innovation, you will help develop and implement growth strategies, support complex strategic initiatives, translate complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making, and help the firm integrate AI and other emerging technologies into the business and practice of law. If you're passionate about driving innovation in the legal industry and have a talent for strategic thinking, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with firm leadership to shape and execute on the firm's strategy
- Work closely with our innovation leaders to identify cutting-edge opportunities to deploy and implement AI and other emerging technologies
- Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities in a rapidly changing market
- Manage complex, high-impact projects from conception to successful implementation
- Deliver data-driven insights that inform key strategic decisions
- Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to keep us ahead of the curve
- Implement best-in-class project management practices for strategic initiatives
What You'll Bring
- A bachelor's degree; MBA or JD preferred
- 5 years of experience in strategy, management consulting, or innovation. Experience in professional services, the legal industry, and/or legal technology is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a talent for distilling complex information
- A demonstrated passion for AI and emerging technologies
- Excellent project management skills with a successful track record in supporting large-scale initiatives; PMP certification is a plus
- Outstanding communication abilities and a track record of cross-functional collaboration
- A creative and innovative mindset with a proactive approach to business challenges
- High emotional intelligence and adaptability in a dynamic environment
Why Cozen O'Connor?
- Be part of a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial firm that's driving innovation in legal services
- Work on high-impact projects that directly influence firm strategy
- Be at the forefront of AI implementation in legal services
- Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work environment that values work-life balance
- Access cutting-edge technologies and resources
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
Cozen O'Connor recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position will reside in our Philadelphia office with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule.
Cozen O'Connor is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.
Cozen O'Connor actively welcomes applicants who have previously left the workforce and are looking to return to their careers. Gaps in experience are not penalized.
Cozen O'Connor is committed to employing a diverse complement of attorneys and staff, and to fostering greater inclusion in the legal profession. We understand the organizational effectiveness that comes from welcoming and valuing differences within the firm, and we know that assembling a team with a rich diversity of perspectives and experience is necessary to provide the highest quality legal service. We encourage candidates to apply and join us in this effort.