AI Team Lead

ALLEN & GLEDHILL LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen & Gledhill LLP is seeking an AI Team Lead to direct strategic AI initiatives and oversee deployment, governance, and compliance across the firm's IT landscape. You will bridge legal practice needs with innovative AI capabilities, lead a team of AI engineers, and manage vendor relationships to deliver scalable solutions.

Reporting to the Head or Deputy Head of Information Services, you will drive ethical AI usage, data privacy, and regulatory alignment while shaping the firm's AI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. in CS, AI, Data Science, Engineering or related field preferred.
• At least 5 years IT leadership experience, with 2+ years managing AI/ML teams.
• Deep understanding of ML, NLP, LLMs and Generative AI; production experience.
• Experience in legal tech or professional services is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the firm's AI roadmap and high-value use cases.
• Lead AI engineers, fostering innovation and technical excellence.
• Establish governance, privacy, bias mitigation, and security policies.
• Bridge IT with Partners and practice groups to translate needs into AI solutions.
• Evaluate and manage relationships with third-party AI vendors and providers.
• Oversee AI infrastructure architecture, on-premise and cloud deployments.

Skills

AI leadership

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Generative AI

LLMs

Job description

An award-winning full service law firm, Allen & Gledhill LLP has been providing legal services to premier clients since 1902. One of the largest law firms in Singapore, Allen & Gledhill counts among its clients some of the most well-known local and multinational companies and financial institutions. We have positions for highly motivated and committed individuals to join our Firm:

Job Description

The AI Team Lead will lead the strategic direction and operational execution of Allen & Gledhill's Artificial Intelligence initiatives. Reporting to the Head or the Deputy Head of Information Services, this role is critical in bridging the gap between innovative AI capabilities and the Firm's legal practice needs. The incumbent will oversee the lifecycle of AI deployments, ensuring ethical compliance, business alignment, and technical excellence across the firm's IT landscape.

This job description will be subject to periodic review and amendment in accordance with the needs of the Firm.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the firm's AI roadmap, identifying high-value use cases for legal research, contract review, client service automation, and internal process optimization.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor AI engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
• Governance & Compliance: Establish and enforce robust AI governance frameworks, including policies on data privacy, algorithmic bias mitigation, cybersecurity, and ethical AI usage, ensuring strict adherence to legal regulations, compliance and industry regulations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a primary liaison between the IT department, Partners, and various practice groups to translate business needs into technical AI solutions.
• Vendor & Ecosystem Management: Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with third-party AI vendors, LLM providers, and external consultants.
• Infrastructure Oversight: Direct the architecture and oversight of the AI infrastructure, including on-premise and cloud environments and model deployment pipelines.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and operational risks associated with AI deployment, ensuring business continuity and resilience.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's, Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT leadership, with at least 2 years specifically in managing AI/ML teams and projects.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of Machine Learning (ML), Large Language Models (LLMs), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Generative AI. Proven track record of moving models from prototype to production.
• Leadership: Strong track record of leading diverse technical teams, managing budgets, and driving strategic initiatives in a complex professional services environment.
• Legal Tech Insight: Prior experience working within or alongside the legal sector is highly desirable; understanding of legal workflows and regulatory constraints is a significant plus.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written), ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders, and strong problem-solving abilities.