Solutions/Innovation Duration: Permanent Type of Role: Hybrid Reference Number: 10203 The TeamThe Innovation & AI team sits within the Solutions function and is responsible for identifying, developing and scaling innovative solutions, including AI and legal technology, to enhance client service delivery and internal efficiency.The team works closely with IT, Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Procurement, Solutions/Helix and Practice Groups to pilot, implement and embed new tools and ways of working across the firm.The RoleThe Applied AI Engineer designs, builds and productionises AI-enabled solutions for legal and business services delivery. Working consultatively with stakeholders and delivery teams, the role translates use cases into technical designs across Python applications, cloud workflows, enterprise platforms, AI skills, agents, integrations and automations.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build and maintain AI-enabled applications, automations and internal tools using Python, cloud services and enterprise platforms.Build integrations between internal systems, enterprise platforms, external applications and AI services.Develop reusable AI skills, agents, workflow components and automation patterns that can be adopted across the firm.Build document-focused AI workflows, including extraction, summarisation, search, retrieval and due diligence support.Productise AI pilots by improving reliability, maintainability, testing, evaluation, documentation and reuse.Design and implement multi-step AI workflows, including tool-using, agentic and platform-native automations where appropriate.Collaborate with product, UX, engineering, cloud, innovation and business teams to deliver secure, production-ready solutions.Apply sound engineering judgement around confidential client data, privacy, security, governance and responsible AI.Key Skills & ExperiencePython software engineering experience across applications, integrations, automations or internal tools.Experience building or implementing AI/ML or LLM-enabled solutions in production or near-production settings.Experience with testing, debugging, documentation, Git and maintaining reliable systems.Preferred:Experience within a legal, professional services or other document-intensive enterprise environment.Familiarity with document processing pipelines, unstructured data workflows or knowledge retrieval systems.Experience with orchestration frameworks, agents, skill-building frameworks or workflow automation tools.Experience building on enterprise AI platforms or comparable environments.Exposure to governance, security, privacy and responsible AI considerations in enterprise environments.Firm ProfileAcross more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. Inclusion and DiversityWe are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and DiversityDentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurotype, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We are also “Happy to Talk Flexible Working” and welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements.Dentons is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates with a disability may choose to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme. NO AGENCIES PLEASEIf you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email recruitment.
Application Engineer - Home Office in London employer: Dentons
Dentons is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, empowering employees to thrive in their roles. With a strong focus on professional development and growth opportunities, particularly in the dynamic Corporate team, employees benefit from a structured resource management methodology that enhances both client service delivery and profitability. Located across London, Milton Keynes, and Ireland, Dentons offers a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance while engaging in meaningful projects that drive transformation.
