AI Data Scientist

Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are now future-focused, having expanded into new technologies and ways of working through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm.

Ashurst Advance partners with Ashurst's legal and consulting experts to deliver innovative, holistic and commercial solutions to our clients, enhanced by our capabilities across advanced delivery, legal managed services, digital solutions, legal operations and flexible resourcing.

Ashurst Advance Digital is the firm’s technology and experience powerhouse. We work with our New Law business to develop differentiated services for our clients, whilst embedding digital as a competency for the whole firm through developing and enabling future-fit tools, capabilities and mindsets.

Ashurst Labs is responsible for the firm’s experimentation environment, designing, developing and managing digital platforms, products and solutions, together with the curation, ownership and governance of platforms used by AA.

We believe the role offers the right candidate a chance to join a team at an exciting stage of expansion, to see initiatives through from idea to implementation and to shape and drive transformation in a firm committed to outpacing change.

What will you be doing?

• AI solution development: Design, develop, and deploy AI capabilities using Microsoft Azure services or M365 applications, including MS AI Foundry, PowerPlatform, and Copilot Studio.
• Data analytics: Analyse unstructured legal textual content to extract meaningful insights and drive decision making for our clients and internal users.
• Model and LLM improvement: Specify and develop Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) based solutions to address various legal challenges.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, services designers and owners, and product managers to understand business requirements and translate them into AI driven outcomes.
• Research: Stay updated with the latest AI technologies and methodologies, integrating them into projects where applicable.

About you

• Technical expertise: Deep understanding of AI and machine learning algorithms, proficient in Azure AI Services.
• Analytical skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with unstructured legal textual data.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts.
• Adaptability and agility: Proven ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.

• Must have: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in AI and data science.
• Proficiency in Azure services, including Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, and Azure Databricks.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, or similar.
• Certifications: Azure certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience with development tools and methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices.

• Should have: Knowledge and interest in the evolution and transformation of the legal industry.
• Confidence and fluency in the language and tools of agile, lean and design.
• Experience in real-life deployment of GenAI solutions to users and clients.

• Could have: Experience in a technology innovation role at an international law firm.

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff.

At Ashurst, we know the power of combining unique perspectives and talent to drive extraordinary solutions and services for our clients. Fostering an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all backgrounds and perspectives is the cornerstone of our values and the foundation of our success.