Harbor
Legal Research Manager
Remote, United States · Remote · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jul 29, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years in legal research, competitive intelligence, or knowledge services; minimum 3 years managing or leading a research team or function.
- Education
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent.
About the job
Manages legal research and library services for law firm clients, leading a research team, client relationships, research operations, and adoption of legal technology.
What you'll do
- Lead, coach, and supervise research staff while managing client relationships and service quality.
- Oversee complex legal, regulatory, business, and competitive research; ensure timely, accurate, client-focused deliverables.
- Guide digital research resources, technology adoption, and research projects, including AI-powered tools.
What they ask for
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of experience in legal research, competitive intelligence, or knowledge services in a law firm, professional services, or corporate environment.
- At least 3 years of experience managing or leading a research team or function.
- Deep familiarity with legal research platforms and related analytics tools.
Nice to have
- Experience using or training on generative or agentic AI applications in legal research.
Tools
Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law, generative AI, agentic AI
AI focus
Champion evaluation, rollout, and adoption of AI-powered legal research, analytics, and intelligence tools; monitor generative and agentic AI trends and advise clients on implications and opportunities.
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