Legal AI & Digitization Lead

102162 Johnson Electric Private Limited – Shared Services; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric Group seeks a senior specialist to advance legal operations through AI-powered contract intelligence, automated workflows, and digital process engineering. You will lead the digitization of KYC-like onboarding, implement AI-driven triage for the central inbox, and track KPIs to demonstrate cost savings and efficiency.

Role requires 5+ years in Legal Operations or Digital Transformation, with hands-on experience in Generative AI, low-code tools, and document automation.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in Legal Operations, Digital Transformation, or FinTech.
• AI proficiency: Proven experience implementing Generative AI (LLMs) and Machine Learning in a corporate environment.
• Automation: Expertise in low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., Power Automate) and Document Automation software.
• Technical literacy: Ability to bridge the gap between legal requirements and technical execution.

Responsibilities

• AI Implementation Contract Intelligence: Deploy AI tools for automated contract review, clause extraction, and risk-scoring.
• Digitization & Workflow Automation Process Engineering: Convert manual, email-based legal processes into digital, structured workflows.
• Performance Tracking: Maintain the legal tech stack and define KPIs related to automation efficiency and cost savings.

Skills

AI Proficiency

Automation Skills

Technical Literacy

Process Mapping

Problem Solving

Change Management

Tools

Power Automate

Document Automation

Job description

Core Responsibilities

1. 1. AI Implementation Contract Intelligence: Deploy AI tools for automated contract review, clause extraction, and risk-scoring. Fraud Detection: Implement AI models to identify anomalies in trading partner behavior and legal billing. KYC Automation: Utilize AI to streamline "Know Your Partner" (KYC) verification and background screening.
2. 2. Digitization & Workflow Automation Process Engineering: Convert manual, email-based legal processes into digital, structured workflows. Inbox Management: Build automated systems to triage, categorize, and route incoming legal and verification requests. Self-Service Tools: Develop internal portals for automated document generation and standard legal inquiries.
3. 3. Performance Tracking Maintain the legal tech stack and ensure data integrity across all digital platforms. Define and track KPIs related to automation efficiency and cost savings.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in Legal Operations, Digital Transformation, or FinTech.
• AI Proficiency: Proven experience implementing Generative AI (LLMs) and Machine Learning in a corporate environment.
• Automation Skills: Expertise in low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., Power Automate) and Document Automation software.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to bridge the gap between legal requirements and technical execution.

Key Competencies

• Process Mapping: Ability to deconstruct complex legal tasks into repeatable digital workflows.
• Problem Solving: Focused on eliminating administrative bottlenecks and "inbox chaos."
• Change Management: Comfortable training legal professionals on new technology and driving adoption.

Success Metrics (First 6 Months)

• Complete digitization of the KYC onboarding workflow.
• Implement an AI-driven triage system for the department's central inbox.
• Deploy a Contract Analysis tool that reduces manual review time by 30%+.

Company Culture

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team.

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems.

We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values.

Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company.

Our people are our company's most valuable asset.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background.

We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

About Johnson Electric Group

The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components.

It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints.

The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide.

Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179).

For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com.

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