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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. US Job Description

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 Solutions Architect in Legal Business Consulting will plays a key role role in delivering customized, technology-enabled solutions to corporate legal departments and Reed Smith practice teams. Reporting to the Manager, Legal Business Consulting, this role combines strategic consulting and solution designs with hands-on product enablement and client-facing execution. The Solutions Architect is responsible for translating legal use cases into workflow-driven solutions, creating and delivering tailored demos, and proactively identifying opportunities for innovation. This role exercises discretion and independent judgment in shaping solutions, advising clients and internal teams, and ensuring that deliverables align with business objectives and technical requirements.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Client Engagement and Advisory

Deliver practical and innovative solutions in support of legal and business operations teams.Assist in client projects focused on AI transformation, contract lifecycle management (CLM), and process optimization. Collaborate with clients to understand needs, gather requirements, and document business processes.

Product Enablement and Demonstration

Design and deliver tailored demonstrations across legal tech platforms (including CLM and AI tools) that align with specific client needs and workflows. Proactively build demo environments and narratives that highlight real-world applications of technology in legal settings. Engage with attorneys and clients to gather real-world use cases that inform demo development and future product direction. Research and evaluate emerging tools, platforms, and trends to enhance solution design and delivery.Manage individual workstreams or smaller projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables are completed on-time and within-budget. Develop and track project deliverables and milestones in collaboration with team members. Communicate project status, risks, and recommended actions to internal stakeholders and client contacts.Work across multiple departments and teams on project deliverables.

Collaboration and Team Support

Collaborate with Analysts and Managers to provide high-quality deliverables. Share knowledge and insights with team members to promote skill development and best practices. Be an ambassador of the team and our vaule to all practices within Reed Smith.

AI and Technology Integration

Contribute to the implementation and optimization of AI and Gen AI platforms to enhance client operations. Identify opportunities to leverage technology in solving client challenges or addressing their needs.

Operational Excellence

Participate in the development and improvement of methodologies, templates, and best practices. Monitor project progress, assess potential risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.

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 a related field required

Experience: 3-5 years of professional experience in consulting or related roles, preferably with exposure to AI, CLM, or legal technology.

Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: project management, business analysis, process improvement, or technology implementation.

Demonstrated experience with legal tech solutions and product demonstration delivery.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to synthesize technical product capabilities into business value for legal users and teams.

Other

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

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, as the role involves extensive computer use and meetings. Intense eye usage and finger, hand, and wrist dexterity associated with prolonged computer use, including typing and using a mouse. Proficiently use computers, telecommunication devices, and other digital collaboration tools. Accurately read and interpret written documents, computer screens, and other visual displays to perform operational and administrative tasks. Must have sufficient visual acuity to carry out these responsibilities effectively. Ability to hear and understand verbal communication, including conversations, instructions, phone and video calls, to facilitate effective collaboration and coordination with clients, team members and stakeholders. Demonstrate adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, maintaining composure under pressure and effectively responding to change, including during high-volume and unusual events. Exercise independent judgment and discretion in complex decision-making, adapting to changing work situations and shifting priorities. Ability to self-manage tasks and deadlines in a remote or hybrid work environment, ensuring productivity and responsiveness without direct oversight. Think intensely and analyze complex situations, requiring sustained mental effort and concentration. Learn and navigate complex, technical legal technology platforms and tools, including those powered by advanced analytics or AI, in support of solution delivery. Ability to synthesize complex project information and produce written documentation, including client-facing status updates and reports. Maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive legal and client data. May occasionally be required to work hours in excess of the normal schedule in response to urgent or time-sensitive project demands.

Working Conditions: You will be required to work in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. Occasionally called upon to work hours in excess of your normal daily schedule. The details of your weekly schedule will be discussed further with your direct supervisor.

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: $100,000 - $115,000 Chicago, Philadelphia: $107,000 - $115,000 Washington DC: $113, 500 - $115,000

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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