AI Solutions Automation Engineer

Seward & Kissel LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

PTO & holidays

Parental leave benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Remote work reimbursement

Job summary

Seward & Kissel LLP seeks an AI Solutions Automation Engineer to design and deliver AI‑driven automation within the Microsoft 365 environment. You will lead Copilot‑based automation, including Studio agents, automated workflows, and SharePoint/OneDrive assets, while aligning with governance and security requirements.

Reporting to the Head of AI and Innovation, you will evolve from hands‑on builder to mentor, building scalable patterns and ensuring production‑grade quality across legal workflows

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in enterprise software engineering, automation, or solutions architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 automation and extensibility, including Power Automate and SharePoint/OneDrive.
• Experience delivering in regulated or compliance‑sensitive environments (e.g., professional services or financial services).
• Strong understanding of solution architecture, workflow design, and system integration.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and build AI‑driven workflow automation using Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Automate, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Outlook, and Graph.
• Select and implement Microsoft 365 extensibility patterns based on requirements, data sources, and risk.
• Architect human‑in‑the‑loop automation with proper review and approval for regulated workflows.
• Develop reusable patterns, reference architectures, and standards for scalable delivery.
• Design solutions that comply with firm policies and governance controls.

Skills

Microsoft 365 automation

Workflow design

Independent contributor

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Power Automate

SharePoint/OneDrive

Copilot Studio

Job description

The AI Solutions Automation Engineer is a hands‑on technical role responsible for designing, architecting, and delivering AI‑driven automation solutions within the firm’s Microsoft 365 environment. Reporting to the Head of AI and Innovation, this role serves as the primary execution and architecture lead for Microsoft Copilot‑based automation, including Copilot Studio agents, Power Automate workflows, and SharePoint‑ and OneDrive‑grounded knowledge solutions.

This position focuses on practical delivery, technical architecture, and build quality, translating approved AI priorities into governed, production‑ready solutions. The role will initially operate as the firm’s primary AI automation builder and is expected, over time, to mentor and train a junior engineer to expand delivery capacity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and build AI‑driven workflow automation using Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Automate, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft Graph.
• Select and implement the appropriate Microsoft 365 extensibility pattern (e.g., Copilot Studio agents, automated workflows, connectors, APIs) based on business requirements, data sources, and risk considerations.
• Architect human‑in‑the‑loop automation that preserves appropriate review, approval, and professional judgment for legal and regulated workflows.
• Develop reusable solution patterns, reference architectures, and implementation standards to support scalable delivery.

Governance‑Aligned Engineering

• Design solutions that comply with firm policies and Microsoft 365 governance controls, including permissions, sensitivity labels, data loss prevention (DLP), and environment separation (Dev/Test/Prod).
• Partner closely with IT, Security, and Compliance to ensure solutions are production‑ready and meet security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, testing evidence, and release materials to support approval and deployment.

Quality, Testing, and Support

• Own technical quality for delivered solutions, including testing, validation, and issue remediation.
• Troubleshoot integration, data access, and workflow issues across Microsoft 365 services.
• Provide limited post‑deployment support and iteration for approved solutions.
• Support workflow‑specific user enablement through documentation, demos, and targeted guidance.
• Mentor and train a junior automation engineer over time, establishing clear build standards and best practices.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in enterprise software engineering, automation, or solutions architecture.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with Microsoft 365 automation and extensibility, including Power Automate and SharePoint/OneDrive.
• Experience designing and delivering solutions in regulated or compliance‑sensitive environments (e.g., law firm, professional services, financial services).
• Strong understanding of solution architecture principles, workflow design, and system integration.
• Ability to work independently as an individual contributor while collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio or similar conversational/agent platforms.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Graph APIs, connectors, and identity/permission models.
• Working familiarity with Power Platform environment management and governance concepts (DLP, solution lifecycle)
• Exposure to data governance, privacy, and information‑management concepts in a legal or professional‑services context.
• Prior experience mentoring junior engineers or technical analysts.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work environment that provides flexibility while fostering collaboration. Three in‑office days and two remote workdays each week.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave programs.
• Family‑building and fertility support benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Remote work and mobile phone reimbursement programs.
• Meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
• A collegial, team‑oriented culture where employees are valued and supported.

EEO Statement

The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.