AI Portfolio Manager

Post Date

Jul 11, 2025

Location

Chicago,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60654
US
Sep 15, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Project Manager

Req #

CHI-788944

Pay Rate

$225k - $250k (estimate)

Job Description

The AI Manager plays a central role in executing the firms AI strategy by managing the design, implementation, and rollout of solutions aligned with approved use cases. This individual plays a strategic role in advancing the firms AI initiatives, leading cross-functional efforts to build custom tools, integrate off-the-shelf technologies, and collaborate with trusted partnersdelivering AI solutions that drive operational efficiency for both lawyers and professional staff.


Partner with firm leadership to shape and execute the firms AI and innovation strategy, prioritizing high-impact opportunities across legal and business functions
Lead the end-to-end delivery of AI solutionswhether built in-house, bought commercially, or developed through vendor partnershipsincluding use case refinement, solution design, testing, security, training, launch, and adoption
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners (e.g., AI consultants, technology vendors) to ensure solutions are practical, secure, scalable (especially within Microsoft Azure), and aligned with business needs
Promote firmwide understanding and adoption of AI tools by facilitating discovery sessions, training programs, and change management initiatives
Monitor project progress and impact through centralized tracking systems and regularly evaluate emerging AI technologies (particularly LLM-powered tools such as OpenAI or Anthropic) for integration into the firms roadmap
Oversee vendor relationships and coordinate licensing and contract activities in partnership with Procurement
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically about AI integration challenges
Long-term vision, with ability to plan and execute short-term solutions

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

Must Have:
Experience in AI integration, with a strong understanding of AI technologies, algorithms, and platforms in a legal environment
Background deploying or managing products powered by large language models (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) and familiarity with cloud-native platforms such as Microsoft Azure will bring critical expertise to this role, ensuring scalable, secure, and production-ready solutions.
Strong ability to translate business needs into clear technical requirements
Law firm experience
Comfortable leading working sessions and guiding solution design conversations
Skilled at generating buy-in across diverse stakeholder base
Skilled at communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Keep up to date with current AI/Innovation market trends
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically about AI integration challenges
Bachelors degree required. A JD or a Masters in a technical field a plus

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Plus:
Experience or working knowledge with one of the AI tools (Harvey AI, Clearbrief, CoCounsel, or vLex)
Managerial experience
Experience building custom AI Applications
SDLC experience, but not a programmer

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.