AI Legal Engineer

Holland & Knight LLP

. Design, build, test, and deploy AI legal workflows and skills across firm-approved AI tools for contract review, due diligence, drafting, research, and summarization .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $136,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and building AI-enabled workflows tailored for legal practice, with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and risk management. Proficient in collaborating with legal professionals to develop structured AI solutions and deliver effective training and enablement programs.

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AI Workflow DesignLegal Practice UnderstandingTraining and EnablementAI Vendor KnowledgeQuality and Risk Management

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Hard Skills

AI-Enabled Workflow DevelopmentPrompt EngineeringRetrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)Workflow PrototypingLight Coding FluencyAI Evaluation MethodsDocument Template DevelopmentEvaluation FrameworksMicrosoft Office SuiteWorkflow Builder Components

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsClear CommunicationSolutions OrientedAttention to DetailRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

HarveyLegoraMicrosoft CopilotAI Governance Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD)

Industry Keywords

Legal TechnologyKnowledge ManagementPractice InnovationProfessional ServicesAmLaw Firm Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, test, and deploy AI legal workflows and skills across firm-approved AI tools for contract review, due diligence, drafting, research, and summarization
Partner with attorneys and knowledge management professionals to identify high-value use cases and translate practice needs into structured AI solutions
Develop and maintain retrieval pipelines, document templates, reusable workflow components, and attorney-ready documentation
Build and execute evaluation frameworks to measure workflow quality, accuracy, and reliability
Monitor performance and iterate based on feedback and outcomes
Provide enablement and change management for workflows through training sessions, workshops, 1:1 coaching, playbooks, and supporting materials
Develop best-practice standards, use-case libraries, and playbooks that enable responsible and independent AI use while maintaining quality and risk controls
Embed human-review checkpoints and audit mechanisms aligned with Firm governance, confidentiality, and professional responsibility requirements
Collaborate with AI Product, AI Adoption, Knowledge & Innovation, IT, Innovation Practice Group, and Professional Development teams
Track adoption, usage, and impact metrics and recommend refinements or expansion opportunities
Maintain production workflows, including prompts, retrieval sources, and guardrails, in response to platform changes, feedback, or evolving practice needs
Represent the AI Products & Adoption team in internal meetings, committees, and practice group sessions
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule during business hours
Perform special projects and duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated ability to design and build AI-enabled workflows in legal or professional-services settings, including prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) concepts, and evaluation of model outputs
Working understanding of legal practice and attorney workflows, with judgment to identify where AI is and is not appropriate
Strong interpersonal skills and experience building trusted relationships with attorneys, including partners and senior stakeholders
Clear, confident communication skills sufficient to teach AI concepts and workflow-building skills to non-technical legal audiences
Ability to scope use cases, build prototypes, gather feedback, and refine production-ready workflows
Strong attention to quality, accuracy, and risk, including human-review and verification steps for legal output
Reliable, responsive, and solutions oriented
Working knowledge of the legal AI vendor landscape, including Harvey, Legora, and Microsoft Copilot
Familiarity with modern AI workflow-builder components
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Microsoft 365
Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal background, such as practicing attorney, knowledge lawyer, or paralegal with substantive practice experience
3–6+ years of experience in legal, legal technology, knowledge management, practice innovation, or a comparable professional-services environment
Demonstrated experience designing or implementing AI, automation, or workflow solutions in a legal or professional-services context
Experience delivering training, enablement, or onboarding programs to attorney or client-facing audiences
Preferred: prior experience at an AmLaw firm, in-house legal department, or legal technology company
Preferred: hands-on experience with workflow builders, prompt libraries, RAG pipelines, and AI evaluation methods
Preferred: familiarity with AI governance frameworks and emerging AI regulation relevant to legal practice
Light coding fluency (e.g., Python, SQL, or scripting) is a plus but not required
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
Moderate or advanced keyboard usage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs)
Dental and vision plans, including coverage for domestic partners
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Tax-advantaged health care accounts, including FSAs and HSAs
Dependent care FSAs
Health advocacy services
Behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members
401(k)
Profit sharing
Backup dependent care
Senior care planning support
Resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers
Paid holidays and other paid time off
Paid leave for new parents
Bonus opportunities
Accommodation support during the application process