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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP · 2 weeks ago

Cloud & AI Applications Engineer

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is a pioneer in globalizing the legal profession, operating as a single, integrated global partnership. They are seeking a motivated Cloud & AI Applications Engineer to serve as the primary technical contact for the firm’s cloud-based and AI-powered business applications, bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions while ensuring compliance with security and governance standards.

Law Practice

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical owner and first point of technical contact for assigned cloud-based and AI applications

Develop a strong understanding of each application’s purpose, functionality, and configuration

Partner with business users to gather, analyze, and translate requirements into actionable technical specifications

Learn and perform system administration tasks, including user management, data governance, configuration updates, and troubleshooting

Work with internal IT teams and external vendors to support application integrations, data flows, and enhancements

Assist Business and Product Owners in planning and implementing new application rollouts, upgrades, and feature adoption

Develop and maintain documentation, process guides, and assisting with developing user training materials

Monitor system performance and usage to identify opportunities for improvement

Stay informed on emerging AI and SaaS technologies relevant to the firm’s business operations and legal practice areas

Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, providing clear updates, recommendations, and training on application capabilities

Serve as the primary contact with the Information Security team to coordinate and complete security assessments, ensuring that assigned applications meet the firm’s security, compliance, and data protection standards

Qualification

AI systems experienceSaaS conceptsSystem integrationsPrompt engineeringData governanceLearn quicklyCommunicationProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years of experience in application administration, business systems configuration, or similar roles

Direct, practical experience with AI systems, such as generative AI tools, workflow automation platforms, or AI-enhanced SaaS applications

Proficient in prompt engineering, AI governance, and compliance frameworks related to AI model usage

Solid understanding of SaaS concepts, system integrations (APIs, SSO, etc.), and data governance principles

Demonstrated ability to evaluate and implement AI-driven features, including model configuration, data permissions, and usage governance

Strong ability to learn new applications quickly, develop subject-matter expertise, and translate technical concepts for non-technical users

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities

Preferred

Experience working in a professional services or law firm environment is a plus

Knowledge of legal workflows, document management systems, and enterprise tools such as iManage, Litera, or Intapp

Benefits

Health care benefits

Company

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Cleary Gottlieb is a leading international law firm, with 14 offices located in major financial centers around the world, that has helped shape the globalization of the legal profession for more than 75 years.

Founded in 1946

New York, NY, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.clearygottlieb.com

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