Digitalization Lead

The Global Digitalization function leads the firm’s internal efforts to harness technology with the aim of enhancing client service and driving efficiencies. It is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive global digital strategy, focused on where the firm should invest while fostering an internal culture of digital innovation and awareness to enhance productivity, collaboration, and service quality across the firm.

Hogan Lovells has an open Digitization Lead role which is responsible for supporting the Global Managing Partner for Digitalization in delivering the firm’s internal digitalization strategy, with a particular focus on identifying, piloting, and implementing AI-driven solutions across the firm. They are responsible for delivering future-ready solutions that drive professional excellence and support organizational growth, maximizing digital innovation. The person appointed will work closely with the internal Information Technology and InfoSec teams, as well as practice groups, Learning & Development, Knowledge & Knowledge Lawyers, and other Business Team departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

AI STRATEGY & INNOVATION

• Support the development of the firm’s global AI strategy and its alignment with business objectives.
• Monitor emerging technologies and trends to inform strategic planning.
• Conduct internal assessments to identify opportunities for AI and digital tools to enhance client service and operational efficiency.
• Benchmark the firm’s approach against industry trends and peer firms to identify areas for differentiation and leadership.
• Contribute to thought-leadership efforts internally and externally.

MANAGEMENT OF DIGITALIZATION & AI INITIATIVES

• Be the business owner of requests to pilot AI technologies and digitization initiatives, assessing business benefit and ensuring all requests, once approved, follow the firm’s security, privacy and technology assessment processes.
• Be responsible for the management and design of AI pilot programs across the firm.
• Collaborate closely with the IT Legal Products team and other cross-functional teams to deliver digitalization initiatives and AI pilots.
• Ensure AI tools and digital platforms are integrated effectively into existing workflows and systems.
• Maintain oversight of project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & CHANGE ENABLEMENT

• Engage with partners, lawyers, and the Business Team to promote understanding and adoption of AI tools.
• Coordinate the business aspects of rolling out AI tools that have been successfully piloted to the wider firm.
• In conjunction with Learning & Development, organize appropriate training programs to build digital literacy across the firm.
• Act as a liaison point between the Global Managing Partner for Digitalization, practice and operational teams.

GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE

• Participate in efforts to ensure AI initiatives comply with relevant legal, ethical, and data governance standards.
• Support the development of internal policies and frameworks for AI use.

MONITORING & REPORTING

• Track performance metrics, KPIs and adoption rates for digitalization and AI initiatives.
• Monitor stated business benefits and highlight where they are not being realized.
• Identify opportunities to rationalize AI and digital tools where there is duplication or lack of adoption.
• Prepare regular reports and insights for senior leadership on progress, impact, and strategic recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to work with senior leaders to position the firm as a leader in legal innovation.
• Demonstrable project and change management experience.
• Stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate with credibility at partnership level.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-relevant insights.
• Strategic thinker and the ability to translate strategy into deliverable action, understanding the firm’s strategic priorities and working with flexibility and agility.
• Collaborative approach to working with team members, as well as senior leaders across all departments globally, to deliver agreed outcomes.
• Strong leadership & change management skills.
• Commercially minded, action-focused, & pragmatic.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Eight (8)+ years of relevant experience in managing digital transformation, ideally within professional services or legal environments.
• Expertise in digital strategy, AI technologies, platforms, and their practical applications.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Post-graduate qualifications (e.g., MBA) advantageous.

HOURS

Core hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including lunch hour, with flexibility for additional hours may be needed based on business requirements.

COMPENSATION

This position is posted in multiple locations. The annualized salary ranges for this position based on location are as follows:

In New York, the annualized salary range is $215,000 to $225,000.

In Washington D.C., the annualized salary range is $200,000 to $210,000.

This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.

Hogan Lovells is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Hogan Lovells complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected].