Legal AI Solutions Specialist

Russell McVeagh; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Flexible working

Transport benefits

Meals provided

Extra annual leave

Firm-provided technology

Job summary

Russell McVeagh is seeking a lawyer with 2+ years' experience who is excited about applying AI to transform how legal services are delivered in New Zealand. You will work closely with our lawyers to translate legal needs into AI-powered solutions and practical workflows.

You don't need to be a software engineer; the emphasis is on your interest in AI, adaptability and ability to implement technology-driven improvements within legal practice.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a lawyer with a solid legal practice background.
• Demonstrated interest in AI, with hands-on use in current role.
• Ability to translate legal and business needs into practical solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and optimise AI powered tools, including prompts and workflows.
• Partner with lawyers to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Design, test and optimise tools including prompt libraries and knowledge solutions.
• Support AI transformation initiatives and responsible AI adoption.
• Deliver training and guidance to help teams embrace new technologies.
• Monitor emerging legal tech and AI developments for the firm.

Skills

Legal practice

AI interest

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Use your legal experience to help shape the future of legal services

Are you a lawyer who is already using AI and excited about finding better ways to deliver legal work?

We're looking for a lawyer with 2+ years' experience to join our AI transformation team and help shape how AI and legal technology are used across Russell McVeagh.

This is an opportunity to take your legal career in a different direction while still putting your legal experience to work. You'll partner closely with our lawyers to understand how they work, identify opportunities for AI and technology, and help turn those opportunities into practical solutions.

You don't need to be a software engineer or AI specialist. What matters is a strong, demonstrated interest in AI, including regular hands-on use in your current role, along with a progressive mindset and the ability to translate legal and business needs into practical solutions.

What you'll do

• Design, build and optimise AI powered tools, including prompts, workflows and agents.
• Partner with lawyers to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and client outcomes.
• Design, test and optimise tools including prompt libraries, document automation and knowledge solutions.
• Support the firm's AI transformation initiatives and responsible AI adoption.
• Deliver training and guidance to help teams embrace new technologies.
• Monitor emerging legal technology and AI developments and identify opportunities for the firm.

About you

You'll have 2+ years' experience working as a lawyer and be excited by the intersection of law, technology and innovation.

You will bring:

• Strong understanding of legal practice and legal workflows.
• Passion for AI, legal technology and process improvement.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong commercial judgement and problem-solving ability.
• Organised, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.
• Understanding of confidentiality, privacy and professional obligations.

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to move beyond traditional legal practice and play a key role in the future of a leading New Zealand law firm. You'll work alongside lawyers, technology specialists and business leaders to build tools and solutions that make a real impact for our people and clients.

We offer a range of benefits designed to support our people to perform at their best:

• Wellbeing support – An annual allowance to invest in what matters most to you, alongside access to confidential counselling services and a range of wellbeing resources.
• Flexible working – Support to work your way, including a home office allowance to help set you up for success wherever you work.
• Family support – Generous parental leave and structured support to help you transition into and out of parenthood with confidence.
• Making life easier – Public transport benefit through our employee platform, plus late-night travel support and meals when you need it.
• Time off, your way – The flexibility to swap public holidays to suit your cultural celebration preferences, and the option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave.
• Tools to thrive – High-quality, firm-provided technology, including a mobile and plan, so you can stay connected and do your best work.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. Please click here for further information about Russell McVeagh's diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.

Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact. Our 2026 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Overview outlines our firm's progress on our commitment towards helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand.

For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email our Talent Acquisition Manager, Sarah Carrel.