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Kirkland & Ellis · 6 days ago

M365 SharePoint Solutions Engineer I

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$121K/yr - $131K/yr

6+ years exp

Kirkland & Ellis is a leading law firm known for its commitment to legal excellence. They are seeking a SharePoint Solutions Engineer I to design and implement SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 collaboration environments that enhance legal team efficiency and confidentiality.

Financial ServicesLaw EnforcementLegal

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define and enforce SharePoint Online (SPO) site standards, hub site models, metadata structures, and navigation aligned with legal practice groups

Create and maintain SharePoint and Microsoft Teams workspace templates with permissions, lifecycle automation, and external sharing controls

Integrate SharePoint with legal systems such as document management, matter intake, conflicts, and billing platforms while automating workflows using Microsoft Power Platform

Establish governance for content lifecycle, quotas, access controls, ethical walls, and restricted matters

Build and maintain metadata dictionaries that drive governance, labeling, and retention policies

Design, test, and implement SharePoint-driven policies leveraging Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP), sensitivity labels, and sensitive information types

Oversee the Microsoft 365 Brand Center to ensure consistent Firm branding across all collaboration tools

Partner with design leads to enhance enterprise search experiences across SharePoint, the document management system, Microsoft Teams, Exchange Online, and Microsoft Search

Develop intake forms and workflows for governance processes using Power Apps and Power Automate

Architect Copilot-ready environments that support automated content summarization, workspace setup, and metadata tagging aligned to Firm governance standards

Develop tailored workspace solutions for attorneys, paralegals, litigation support, knowledge management, and other roles to optimize collaboration and navigation

Provide support for SharePoint issues, execute scheduled weekend maintenance, and participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation for escalations

Contribute to roadmap planning, mentor junior staff, support risk and compliance reviews, contribute to client RFPs, and evaluate new M365 features for adoption

Qualification

Microsoft 365 ExpertiseModern SharePoint DevelopmentSecurity & Compliance KnowledgeScripting & AutomationSolution & Integration DesignSearch & Copilot SkillsTechnical TroubleshootingIndustry KnowledgeInterpersonal SkillsGrowth Mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent experience considered

Minimum of 6 years implementing, supporting, and managing M365 solutions in a mid-to-large enterprise, including at least one year with Microsoft Teams or Microsoft 365 Copilot

Deep experience administering SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Microsoft Teams at scale

Proficiency with SharePoint Framework (SPFx), Modern PnP search web parts, Power Automate workflows, and Power Apps; knowledge of SharePoint On-Premises is a plus

Strong grounding in information architecture, content types, taxonomies, navigation models, search schemas, and integration design for line-of-business systems

Experience building customized Microsoft Search solutions and integrating with Microsoft Search & Intelligence Center to support persona-driven content experiences

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, Data Loss Prevention, retention policies, eDiscovery, and governance for regulated environments

Proficiency with PowerShell and Microsoft Power Platform for automation and API-based integrations using Microsoft Graph, PnP, and REST APIs

Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex Microsoft 365 technical issues efficiently

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders, present solutions, and collaborate across teams

Experience driving initiatives, leading change, estimating project work, planning sprints, and working within Azure DevOps pipelines

A growth mindset with a commitment to staying current on emerging Microsoft 365 capabilities and legal technology trends

Preferred

Familiarity with legal workflows, confidentiality standards, and professional services environments

Company

Kirkland & Ellis

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Kirkland & Ellis is a law firm that offers a wide range of legal assistance in labor, government, and intellectual property litigation.

Founded in 1909

Chicago, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.kirkland.com/

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