Legal Engineer 60-80%

Schellenberg Wittmer; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Schellenberg Wittmer in Zurich or Geneva seeks a proactive Legal Engineer (60–80%) to support our Legal Tech & Innovation team. You will configure our proprietary AI platform, support cloud-based legal tools, and help lawyers adopt AI-enabled workflows.

The role emphasizes data preparation, automation, and ad-hoc mandate support, with English documentation and collaboration across IT and practice groups.

Qualifikationen

• Degree or equivalent in a technical field (CS, informatics, legal tech).
• 2–3 years of relevant professional experience in a professional services or corporate setting.

Aufgaben

• Configure, update, and maintain the firm's proprietary AI platform.
• Configure and support cloud-based applications, including legal AI platforms and e-signature tools.
• Provide ad-hoc technical support for client mandates: data analysis, transformation, and automation of repetitive tasks.
• Assist end users to resolve technical questions and maximize tool adoption across practice groups.
• Advise lawyers on integrating AI and legal tech into daily workflows.
• Support basic integrations between applications and manage simple data flows using APIs
• Create and maintain documentation and workflow guides in English
• Collaborate with Legal Tech & Innovation team, core IT, and practice groups

Kenntnisse

Python scripting

SaaS tools configuration

Data analysis

API integration

User support

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Science / Business Informatics / Legal Tech

Tools

Proprietary AI platform

Cloud-based applications

Jobbeschreibung

We are one of Switzerland's leading business law firms and are looking to strengthen our Legal Tech & Innovation team in Zurich or Geneva by hiring a proactive and service-oriented Legal Engineer (60–80%), with immediate effect or by arrangement.

What you can expect from us

This position is embedded within the Legal Tech & Innovation team and focuses on detailed application-level configuration, SaaS tools, and technical support for legal workflows. You will act as a specialist for our legal application landscape and provide responsive ad-hoc support for client mandates.

Your responsibilities:

• Configure, update, and maintain the firm's proprietary AI platform
• Configure and support cloud-based applications, including legal AI platforms, e-signature and other digital tools
• Provide ad-hoc technical support for client mandates by analyzing, transforming, and cleaning data, as well as automating repetitive tasks
• Assist end users directly to resolve technical questions, troubleshoot issues, and maximize tool adoption across practice groups
• Advise lawyers and legal staff on how to effectively and responsibly integrate AI and legal tech features into their daily workflows
• Support basic integrations between applications and manage simple data flows using APIs
• Create and maintain application-level documentation, systems guidance, and process manuals in English
• Collaborate closely with the Legal Tech & Innovation team, core IT, and internal practice groups

Your profile:

• Completed training or degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Legal Tech, or equivalent technical qualification
• 2–3 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within a professional services or corporate environment
• Practical Python scripting skills for process automation, basic integrations, and ad-hoc mandate support (data analysis and transformation)
• Hands-on experience in application-level setup, configuration, and support of SaaS tools
• Strong user-support focus: resolving queries, advising lawyers on legal tech workflows, and driving adoption without escalating routine issues
• Clear communicator: able to bridge technical and legal topics, working independently and reliably within the defined scope
• Fluency in English (written and spoken), combined with excellent German or French skills
• Familiarity with LLM/RAG tooling, interest in legal tech, or experience in a startup / small tech team context is an advantage

What we offer:

Attractive working conditions: A modern working environment, a comprehensive social security package, an attractive pension scheme with fair cost sharing, and a wide range of benefits supporting health and work-life balance

Team spirit & collegial atmosphere: You will join a committed, dynamic, and supportive team characterized by mutual trust, professionalism, and a respectful, collaborative culture

A future-oriented employer: As a leading business law firm with an international focus, we offer an inspiring professional environment and the opportunity to actively shape your career within a firm known for its strong reputation, clear values, and sustainable outlook

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.