Senior Solutions Architect, Legal Business Consulting - (Flexible Schedule)

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Firm Information

Reed Smith is a dynamic international law firm dedicated to helping clients move their businesses forward. With an inclusive culture and innovative mindset, we deliver smarter, more creative legal services that drive better outcomes for our clients. Our deep industry knowledge, long-standing relationships and collaborative structure make us the go-to partner for complex disputes, transactions and regulatory matters.

Our team of 3,000 people (including more than 1,600 lawyers) across more than 30 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, operate as one global partnership to drive progress for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

Position Summary

The Senior Solutions Architect in Legal Business Consulting will serve as a senior leader and trusted advisor, bridging the gap between client business needs, legal practice demands, and advanced technology solutions. This role combines the expertise of a solutions architect, sales engineer, and business transformation strategist, with a strong grounding in litigation support and corporate legal projects.

The successful candidate will lead initiatives that transform how litigation and corporate legal departments leverage technology for efficiency, compliance, and strategic outcomes. They will not only design and deliver sophisticated solutions but also facilitate client workshops, lead global training programs, capture and integrate client feedback, and support business development through technical sales enablement.

With 7-10 years of experience in consulting, legal technology, or adjacent industries-and a proven record in litigation support, corporate legal operations, and technology-enabled process transformation-this individual will drive high-impact outcomes for both clients and the firm.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Strategic Advisory
• Act as a senior advisor to litigation and corporate legal teams, aligning business challenges with practical, technology-enabled solutions.
• Lead client-facing workshops on AI, litigation management, matter lifecycle optimization, e-discovery, CLM, and legal operations strategy.
• Serve as a facilitator of client feedback loops, ensuring insights from litigation and corporate legal users inform product design and service delivery.
• Support business development efforts as a sales engineer, demonstrating solution capabilities for litigation support, regulatory risk, and transactional efficiency.
• Product Enablement, Demonstration & Training
• Design and deliver advanced, tailored demonstrations of legal technology platforms-including litigation management tools, CLM systems, e-discovery platforms, and AI-enabled applications.
• Lead global training initiatives for attorneys, litigation support staff, and corporate legal professionals.
• Partner with product vendors to refine offerings based on litigation and corporate law client requirements.
• Process Mapping & Business Transformation
• Collaborate with client legal departments and law firm practice groups to map and optimize litigation workflows, corporate contracting processes, and matter management systems.
• Apply expertise in process mapping methodologies to design scalable, repeatable solutions for corporate and litigation functions.
• Develop best practice frameworks for e-discovery readiness, contract lifecycle optimization, and corporate governance compliance.
• Project Leadership & Delivery
• Oversee complex, multi-workstream engagements across litigation and corporate legal projects.
• Provide leadership to cross-functional project teams, including Analysts, Architects, and Managers.
• Deliver executive-level communications and updates to senior client stakeholders, including GCs, CLOs, and litigation department heads.
• AI and Technology
• Drive implementation of AI and GenAI platforms tailored to litigation and corporate legal use cases.
• Identify opportunities for AI-assisted litigation strategy, workflow automation, and corporate transaction support.
• Operational Excellence & Team Leadership
• Contribute to continuous improvement of team methodologies, playbooks, and delivery frameworks.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of , collaboration, and legal domain excellence.
• Represent the firm as a thought leader at client events, industry conferences, and forums on legal technology in litigation and corporate practice.
  
  

Job duties and responsibilities included are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reed Smith reserves the right to revise or modify job duties and responsibilities at any time.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Data Analysis, or related field required. Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma, AI/ML, e-discovery certifications, IACCM for CLM) strongly preferred.

Experience

• 7-10 years of professional experience in consulting, legal technology, or business transformation roles.
• Significant experience delivering litigation technology solutions (e-discovery, case/matter management, analytics) and corporate legal technology solutions (CLM, governance, compliance).
• Demonstrated expertise in sales engineering, client training, process mapping, and leadership.
• Track record of implementing and scaling AI, CLM, and legal operations technology platforms.
  
  

Skills

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills; comfortable engaging with executive and attorney audiences.
• Deep knowledge of litigation workflows, corporate contracting processes, and legal operations best practices.
• Expertise in workshop facilitation, client engagement, and global training delivery.
• Strong analytical, project management, and leadership capabilities.
  
  

Other

Supervisory Responsibilities: May lead cross-functional teams and provide mentorship to junior staff.

Equipment To Be Used: Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, calculator, fax, machine, copier, scanner, etc.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods due to extensive computer use and meetings.
• Intense eye usage and finger, hand, and wrist dexterity for prolonged computer use (typing, mouse use).
• Proficient use of computers, telecommunication devices, and digital collaboration tools.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret written documents, computer screens, and other visual displays; sufficient visual acuity required.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communication (conversations, instructions, phone and video calls) for effective collaboration.
• Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; maintain composure under pressure and respond effectively to change, including high-volume or unusual events.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in complex decision-making, adapting to changing priorities.
• Ability to self-manage tasks and deadlines in remote or hybrid settings, ensuring productivity and responsiveness without direct oversight.
• Ability to think critically and analyze complex situations, requiring sustained concentration.
• Capacity to learn and navigate complex legal technology platforms and tools, including those powered by advanced analytics or AI.
• Ability to synthesize complex project information into clear written documentation, including client-facing updates and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive legal and client data.
• Willingness to occasionally work beyond normal hours in response to urgent or time-sensitive project demands.
  
  

Working Conditions: Required to work in the office a minimum of 2 days per week; may occasionally require extended hours.

Pay Ranges

This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of Reed Smith's pay range for this position. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

• Pittsburgh, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta: $145,000 - $170,000
• Chicago, Philadelphia: $150,000 - $170,000
• Washington DC: $165,000 - $170,000
  
  

Employee Benefits Overview

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Virtual Health Services
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Lyra Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Family Leave (for eligible Exempt and Non-Exempt staff)
• College Savings Plan
• Transportation Benefit
• Back-up Child Care Services
• College Coach Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Sick Time (for Exempt staff)
• Paid Time Off (available to all full-time, non-temporary employees)
  
  

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401(k) plan.

Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer with Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork & Respect, Innovation, and Impact. Reed Smith also provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with law, including in the application and interview process.

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