Implementation Consultant, Professional Services

Thomson Reuters; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information and technology company is seeking a creative backend engineer to join their team in London. The role involves building applications that utilize state-of-the-art Large Language Models to offer innovative solutions for legal professionals. Candidates should have a legal background, proficiency in Python, and experience using LLMs. The position offers a hybrid work model, blending remote work with office presence in London.

Qualifications

• One to two years of production-level experience in software engineering.
• Experience using large language models through code preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Python or other programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate LLM-driven experiences for customers.
• Develop Python code that interacts with LLMs.
• Write and iterate prose prompts for LLMs.
• Liaise with legal professionals to gather requirements.
• Assess performance of language models and make modifications.

Skills

Legal background

Proficiency in Python

Excellent analytical skills

Creative writing skills

Domain expertise in UK legal market

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency with APIs and SQL

Ability to work independently

High proficiency in English

Education

Degree in law or paralegal experience

Job description

We are seeking a creative backend engineer to join the team behind CoCounsel. In this role, you will help build applications that interact with state‑of‑the‑art Large Language Models (LLMs) to deliver cutting‑edge, time‑saving solutions for attorneys in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate LLM‑driven experiences that delight our customers.
• Develop Python code that interacts with state‑of‑the‑art LLMs.
• Write, test, and iterate prose prompts for the LLM that leverage your legal domain knowledge, ensuring delivery of accurate, legally sound, and contextually appropriate responses.
• Develop Python code that interacts with data sources and services (APIs, SQL databases, etc.).
• Liaise with legal professionals and other teams at Thomson Reuters to gather and understand requirements.
• Integrate the language models into multi‑step systems, assess their performance, and make necessary modifications.

Qualifications

• Legal background is absolutely necessary (degree in law, paralegal experience, or relevant legal industry experience).
• Domain expertise in the UK legal market.
• High proficiency in written and spoken English.
• One to two years of production‑level experience in software engineering on an engineering/product team, preferably at a startup.
• Strong proficiency in Python (if Python skills are low, strong experience in other programming languages is required).
• Proficiency with APIs and SQL is a major plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Creative and clear writing skills.
• Experience using large language models through code preferred (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Cohere, Llama, Mistral).
• Position is based in London with hybrid working available.

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Thomson Reuters provides a drug‑free workplace and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. We employ employees of all backgrounds, ensuring fairness, equal opportunity, and enabling individuals to grow professionally in flexible work environments.