AI-Driven Legal Engineer — Shape Legal Workflows

Perkins Coie LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off 20 days

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Legal Engineer to design and optimize AI-driven legal workflows and agent solutions, translating business needs into scalable processes. You will work under strategic direction of a K&I attorney with substantial independence.

The role emphasizes responsible AI deployment, governance, privacy, and risk controls, with collaboration across attorneys, business professionals, and technical teams to measure success and drive innovation.

Qualifications

• Design, build, and optimize AI-enabled legal workflows and automation solutions.
• Knowledge of generative AI platforms and related tools; able to translate legal/business needs into processes.
• Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years in legal/tech-enabled roles with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize AI-enabled legal workflows and agent solutions.
• Ensure governance, privacy, security, and risk controls for AI deployments.
• Collaborate with attorneys, business professionals, and tech teams to drive adoption and innovation.

Skills

AI workflow design

Generative AI technologies

Project execution

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Harvey

Microsoft Copilot

Legora

Claude

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Legal Engineer to design and optimize AI-driven legal workflows and agent solutions, translating business needs into scalable processes. You will work under strategic direction of a K&I attorney with substantial independence.

The role emphasizes responsible AI deployment, governance, privacy, and risk controls, with collaboration across attorneys, business professionals, and technical teams to measure success and drive innovation.