Solü Technology Partners · 3 days ago
AI Engineer
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid LevelSolu Technology Partners is representing a leading national law firm that is seeking an AI / Machine Learning Research Engineer to advance the use of artificial intelligence in legal contexts. This role involves researching and developing AI-driven solutions, particularly focusing on Large Language Models and Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems to support legal professionals with insights and efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Conduct applied research on the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) for legal document analysis, contract review, legal research, and other law firm use cases
Evaluate emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and methodologies relevant to the legal industry, including advances in natural language processing (NLP), embeddings, and generative AI
Explore opportunities for developing custom machine learning and deep learning models tailored to the firm’s proprietary data, legal practice areas, and business objectives
Design, build, and test Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines using various:
Text preprocessing and chunking strategies
Embedding models
Vector databases
Retriever and ranking strategies
Identify optimal system configurations to improve answer relevance, accuracy, and response time while reducing compute and query costs
Analyze performance metrics to continuously improve retrieval precision and recall for legal content
Gather, clean, normalize, and preprocess structured and unstructured data used for AI and machine learning initiatives
Apply machine learning techniques to improve data quality , reduce noise, and enhance training data reliability
Ensure data preparation processes comply with legal, ethical, and confidentiality standards expected in a law firm environment
Select appropriate machine learning algorithms based on business and legal use cases
Tune hyperparameters, validate models, and ensure solutions meet defined performance, accuracy, and reliability criteria
Identify patterns, trends, and relationships in data sets to uncover actionable insights for attorneys and business teams
Develop predictive models and algorithms to forecast outcomes, support decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency
Partner closely with database administrators, architects, software developers, legal professionals, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective AI solutions
Communicate technical concepts and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
Support cross-functional teams in integrating AI solutions into existing systems and workflows
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for AI models, data pipelines, methodologies, and system architectures
Organize and facilitate training sessions, meetings, and presentations to promote AI literacy and knowledge transfer across the firm
Serve as a thought partner on AI strategy, helping teams understand capabilities, limitations, and responsible use of AI technologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
Hands-on experience with machine learning, deep learning, or NLP projects
Experience building or experimenting with LLM-based systems, including RAG architectures
Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with common ML/AI libraries and frameworks
Experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred
Experience working with legal, regulatory, or highly confidential data sets
Familiarity with vector databases, embedding models, and modern NLP tooling
Understanding of data governance, privacy, and compliance considerations in professional services environments
Prior experience in a law firm, consulting firm, or regulated industry is a plus
Company
Solü Technology Partners
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Founded in 1995
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