Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. The Legal Technology & AI Attorney - M&A/PE will work at the intersection of legal practice and technology, focusing on enhancing legal workflows and tools in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity sectors.
Responsibilities
- Identify opportunities to apply AI, automation, and emerging technologies to M&A and Private Equity matters, including public and private acquisitions, mergers, carve-outs, spinoffs, joint ventures, minority and growth investments, sponsor transactions, and related matter types, informed by a strong understanding of transactional practice and lawyer workflows
- Evaluate, prototype, and implement AI-assisted tools, document automation solutions, prompt libraries, and technology-enabled workflows to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability
- Participate in technology pilots and assessments, including AI-driven research, drafting, knowledge extraction, data, due diligence, and market analytics platforms
- Collaborate with attorneys, technologists, and administrative teams to design practical, user-centered tools that reflect real-world legal judgment and practice needs
- Lead training sessions for attorneys and staff to promote the effective use of knowledge systems, AI tools, and new workflows
- Capture feedback from lawyers and stakeholders to support continuous improvement of KM products, processes, and technology adoption
- Support the ongoing enhancement of the Firm’s M&A and Private Equity drafting resources by integrating evolving legal developments, market terms, and transaction structures into model documents, guidance materials, and related content, with a focus on modernizing the way such resources are organized, maintained, and leveraged
- Use AI-assisted tools and structured review mechanisms to analyze, compare, and refine M&A and Private Equity precedents and drafting materials against internal standards, public company filings, and evolving market practice
- Help build and maintain scalable precedent and knowledge infrastructure that improves consistency, promotes knowledge reuse, and supports document automation and legal technology initiatives
- Serve as a trusted internal resource for M&A and Private Equity lawyers, providing practical legal judgment and guidance while translating substantive expertise into effective knowledge and technology solutions
Skills
- Demonstrated passion for AI and emerging technology, including a strong perspective on how such tools can be applied to M&A and Private Equity legal practice and workflows
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, technologists, and administrative professionals
- Strong initiative and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to exercise independent judgment in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Creative and strategic thinker who is open to experimentation, iteration, and multiple approaches to complex problems
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines concurrently
- Commitment to knowledge-sharing, efficiency, and excellence in legal work, with a focus on client service and business impact
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across practice groups and departments
- A J.D., Bachelor of Laws, or equivalent with strong academic credentials; must be admitted to practice and in good standing in the state where they will be based
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in M&A and/or Private Equity; other transactional backgrounds will be considered on a case by case basis
- Demonstrated ability to apply legal training to new contexts, including workflow design, tool development, or process improvement efforts; personal or professional coding or tech-related building experience is very highly valued
Benefits
- Health care
- Retirement benefits
- Paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time
- Parental leave
- Basic life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Discretionary, performance-based bonuses
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