--- title: 'Senior Manager, Research and Technology Enablement at Harbor' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-manager-research-and-technology-enablement-harbor-united-states-united-4d8jf98apnpz' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-16' --- # Senior Manager, Research and Technology Enablement at Harbor - **Company:** Harbor - **Location:** United States / United Kingdom - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-10-06 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/harborglobal/jobs/5259003007 ## Job description Harbor is seeking a Senior Manager, Research & Technology Enablement to help law firm library and research departments get real value from AI. This is a client-facing advisory role. You will work alongside research leaders, librarians, and practice teams to understand how they work today, identify where AI can make a meaningful difference, and help them design, test, and adopt AI-enabled research workflows that their lawyers can trust. A big part of the role is working with legal technology and content vendors on their AI offerings. You will get to know their products in depth, keep on top of what is changing, and act as a practical bridge between vendor capability and what clients actually need. You will also help build AI fluency within Harbor’s own research and intelligence teams so we can bring that expertise to every client we support. This is a fully remote role that can be worked from anywhere in the United States, United Kingdom, or Canada. Some travel to client sites and industry events may be required. Responsibilities: Client AI Enablement - Act as a trusted advisor to library and research department leaders on AI adoption, readiness, and responsible use - Lead discovery with clients, including stakeholder interviews and workflow mapping, to identify and prioritize the research use cases where AI will have the most impact - Design AI-enabled research workflows and agents, pairing each use case with the right tool in the client’s existing AI toolkit - Build in clear verification and human review steps so AI-assisted research meets professional and risk standards - Coordinate testing with client users, gather feedback, and refine workflows before wider rollout - Lead client presentations, demos, and workshops, and support proposal and scoping conversations for new enablement work Vendor Partnership & AI Product Insight - Build strong working relationships with legal research and AI vendors, including product, engineering, and client success teams - Develop deep, hands-on knowledge of vendor AI offerings such as generative AI research assistants, agents, and workflow tools - Work with vendors on behalf of clients to clarify roles in workflow build, raise product gaps, and influence roadmap fixes - Track and translate vendor product updates into clear, practical guidance for clients and internal teams - Represent Harbor at vendor briefings, partner programmes, and industry events Training, Adoption & Post-Launch Support - Develop and deliver AI training for research teams and lawyers, including live sessions, quick-start guides, how-to videos, and office hours - Create repeatable launch playbooks that help clients roll out new AI platforms with confidence - Provide ongoing support after go-live, filling the gap that vendors often leave after initial rollout training - Help clients measure adoption and value so they can show the return on their AI investments Building Harbor’s AI Capability - Lead AI and platform training for Harbor’s research and intelligence teams, from foundational skills to advanced use - Develop internal guidance on the responsible use of AI tools in client work - Capture what we learn from client engagements and turn it into reusable methods, templates, and service offerings - Contribute to Harbor thought leadership on AI and the evolving role of research and knowledge teams Qualifications: - Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS), JD, or other relevant advanced degree preferred - Significant experience in legal research, knowledge management, or information services within a law firm, professional services, or corporate legal environment - Hands-on experience with generative AI legal tools such as Harvey, Legora, CoCounsel, Lexis+ AI, or Westlaw AI-Assisted Research, including designing or testing AI-enabled workflows - Deep familiarity with legal and business research platforms such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Bloomberg Law - Proven experience in a client-facing advisory, consulting, or service delivery role, with the confidence to engage partners, department heads, and innovation leaders - Experience working with vendors on product implementation, feedback, or partnership programmes - Strong track record designing and delivering training and driving adoption of new technology - Ability to map processes and translate how people work into clear, practical workflow designs - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technology in plain language - Strong project management skills and comfort managing multiple client engagements at once About Us: Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 900+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem. Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law. ## About Harbor ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Harbor Global is a globally integrated legal technology and consulting services firm that helps law firms and corporate law departments achieve breakthrough outcomes through strategy, technology, operations, and intelligence. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped; no public funding rounds disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, United States (primary hub; major offices also in Moncton, Manila, London, and Sydney) - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Legal Technology and Consulting Services - **Target customers**: B2B – leading law firms, corporations, and their in-house legal departments - **Mission**: To be a globally integrated organization where colleagues, clients, and partners can thrive, with an ambitious commitment to client success. ## Products & Services - **Legal Technology + Operations**: Advisory, implementation, and operational support for legal technology systems and workflows. - **Research + Intelligence**: Expert solutions in research, library, and information management to address complex information challenges. - **Vendor Governance + Sourcing**: Vendor management and sourcing solutions to minimize risks and optimize controls and compliance. - **Strategy + Transformation**: Combining industry insights with strategy, technology, and business consulting to help clients set and execute their direction. - **Harbor Labs**: Legal engineering solutions that help enterprises use advanced technology to accelerate the speed of business. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Over 900 industry experts globally (team of ~800–900 employees, as stated on the company website) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available - **Growth Signals**: Currently listing 30 open roles on Greenhouse (July 2025/2026); expansion of Data & AI Strategy leadership (Senior Director, Senior Manager); global remote-first hiring across US, Canada, UK, Australia, and Philippines. ## Competitive Advantages - **Multidisciplinary integration**: Teams are organized into specialist groups aligned with key client functions, enabling seamless collaboration across legal, technology, operations, and intelligence. - **Remote-first culture**: A significant portion of the 800+ team works from home, supported by offices and co-located workspaces – a model that attracts top talent globally. - **Deep domain expertise**: A "deep bench" of experts spanning legal technology, sourcing, research, and transformation, allowing tailored solutions for complex legal challenges. ## Strategic Focus - **Data & AI**: Recent hires for Senior Director and Senior Manager of Data & AI Strategy signal a push to embed AI and data analytics into client solutions. - **Client relationship expansion**: Emphasis on building lasting connections and fostering community within the legal industry. - **Global growth**: Continued expansion of remote teams and office hubs in key jurisdictions (US, Canada, UK, Australia, Philippines). ## Why Work Here - **Flexible work environment**: Remote-first culture with the option to work from home, co-located workspaces, or on-site with clients. Offices available in major hubs. - **Comprehensive benefits**: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, life insurance, disability, wellness benefits, retirement savings with employer matching, flexible PTO, parental leave, and statutory holidays. - **Career development**: Training and development programs, employee assistance, and a clear interview process that may include behavioral, case-study, or technical interviews. - **Culture**: Values-driven organization focused on client success, inclusive community, resilient connections, and collaboration. Described as a place where employees can "work amongst the stars." ## Sources 1. [harborglobal.com](https://harborglobal.com/) 2. [harborglobal.com/careers/about-harbor](https://harborglobal.com/careers/about-harbor/) 3. [harborglobal.com/careers/for-applicants](https://harborglobal.com/careers/for-applicants/) 4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/harborglobal](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/harborglobal) 5. 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