Corporate Legal AI Engineer — Onsite in NYC

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP seeks a Legal AI Engineer, Corporate, to join the Practice Systems & Applied AI team in New York, onsite. You will drive the firm’s AI strategy across corporate engagements, shaping AI guidance, and translating legal needs into technical requirements for engineers.

You will lead client conversations, develop use cases, and collaborate with partners to integrate AI into complex transactions while ensuring responsible, governance-aware deployment.

Qualifications

• J.D. required and minimum three years as a practicing attorney or equivalent.
• Deep knowledge of corporate legal practices and matter workflows.
• Proven ability to lead client-facing discussions and trainings on AI concepts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to implement AI strategy for corporate practice.
• Lead client-facing presentations, trainings, and CLE programs on AI concepts and risks.
• Advise lawyers and clients on AI capabilities, governance, and use cases.

Skills

Generative AI

Large language models

Prompt design

AI-assisted legal workflows

Legal innovation

Education

J.D. required

Job description

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP seeks a Legal AI Engineer, Corporate, to join the Practice Systems & Applied AI team in New York, onsite. You will drive the firm’s AI strategy across corporate engagements, shaping AI guidance, and translating legal needs into technical requirements for engineers.

You will lead client conversations, develop use cases, and collaborate with partners to integrate AI into complex transactions while ensuring responsible, governance-aware deployment.