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K&L Gates · 10 hours ago

AI Solutions Lead

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$111K/yr - $209K/yr

3+ years exp

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm seeking an AI Solutions Lead to enhance lawyers' efficiency through innovative AI tools. The role involves developing AI strategies, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the adoption of scalable AI solutions aligned with the firm's goals.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing a detailed AI enablement strategy aligned with organizational goals and legal service delivery requirements is essential

Establishing an AI Center of Excellence with structured governance frameworks, support networks, and communities of practice ensures effective implementation and collaboration

Developing clear roadmaps for AI adoption across practice groups, identifying impactful use cases, and creating business cases to optimize organizational value

Developing metrics and feedback systems to monitor adoption, performance, and impact of AI initiatives, ensuring ongoing improvement and alignment with strategic objectives

Collaborating directly with lawyers and allied professionals to understand workflows, pain points, and desired outcomes, ensuring solutions are tailored to real needs

Leading requirements gathering, design workshops, demos, pilots, and feedback loops to co-create practical AI solutions, build confidence, and demonstrate value to stakeholder

Translating complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives for non-technical audiences. Developing power users and champions to support peer learning and adoption

Collaborating with stakeholders and end users to identify requirements, use cases, and success criteria for artificial intelligence initiatives and solutions

Determining whether projects are best implemented using Microsoft platforms (Azure AI, Power Platform, or Copilot) or using alternative AI tools

Creating and managing prompt libraries, APIs, and integration frameworks for generative AI and LLM-based solutions. Ensuring implementations are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with firm standards

Integrating AI technologies into existing legal and business systems, leveraging platforms like Power Platform and Power Automate to enhance data flow, reliability, security, and compliance

Overseeing cloud-based deployment and containerization of AI solutions (Azure, AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes). Monitoring usage data and user feedback to drive iterative enhancements and optimization

Performing thorough testing, validation, and optimization of AI models and applications while remaining updated on advancements in AI and legal technology. Encouraging knowledge sharing by guiding junior specialists and promoting cross-functional collaboration

Qualification

AI enablement strategyMLOpsNLP solutionsPower PlatformCloud technologiesLegal AI systemsAPI integrationGenerative AIData managementAnalytical abilitiesClear communicationCollaboration

Required

Possess bachelor's degree in computer science, data science artificial intelligence OR equivalent experience

Utilize experience with legal AI systems (contract analysis, legal research, drafting) and domain knowledge in law, compliance, or legal operation

Apply experience with MLOps and oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of AI applications to ensure robust and scalable solutions

Demonstrate success building and deploying NLP, LLM, or generative AI solutions

Leverage Power Platform, Copilot, and Microsoft 365 to address organizational issues, optimize workflows, and enhance decision-making with automation and seamless integration

Utilize software development methodologies, API integration, and DevOps techniques to enable team collaboration and deploy AI solutions with containerization and cloud technologies

Apply analytical abilities and clear communication to address complex challenges and deliver effective solutions

3+ years of hands-on experience in generative AI/ML specializing, ideally in legal, professional services, or highly regulated industry

Collaborate directly with users to collect requirements and provide solutions tailored to their specific needs

Coordinate with the Power Automate team to aid in creating enterprise-level AI applications using Python, advanced AI frameworks, and cloud technologies. Participate in discussions, exchange knowledge, and ensure solutions remain scalable, maintainable, and compatible with automation workflows for optimal functionality. Utilize advanced data management practices, including SQL and vector databases, to enhance efficiency and support AI-driven processes effectively

Gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions through meaningful customer engagement and direct interaction with end user

Benefits

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)

Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge

Dental Insurance

Wellness Program

Vision Insurance

Pre-tax Commuting Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Short- and Long-term Disability Protection

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)

Health Advocacy Services

Paid Time Off (25-30 days per year)

Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance

Parental Leave (18 weeks of which 6 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)

Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service

Paid Holidays (12)

Addiction Resources

Family Building Benefits

Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities

529 Deductions

Relocation

Accident Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Critical Illness Insurance

Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Programs

Bereavement Leave

All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law

Company

K&L Gates

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At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our lawyers and policy professionals to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions.

Founded in 1883

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.klgates.com/

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