Senior Legal Engineer in Bristol

We are looking for a Senior Legal Engineer to join our Legal Operations department in either our Bristol, Cambridge or London office.

What will you do:

• Play an instrumental role in embedding generative AI in the firm, with a focus on promoting the adoption of the firm’s internal tool Percy and Microsoft Copilot.
• Provide complex prompt engineering support to our firm’s lawyers on client matters.
• Act as the AI expert for client projects, working with multi-disciplinary teams, including data scientists and data engineers.
• Deliver training on Percy and Microsoft Copilot internally in the firm.
• Deliver bespoke, tailored AI training sessions and consultancy to key clients.
• Bridge the gap between the firm’s lawyers and the Percy development team by interpreting and translating legal requirements into technical language, ensuring the platform continues to cater to the firm’s legal work.
• Play an active role in developing the firm’s agentic programme and products, contributing to the wider strategy, non-technical development and design of agents.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the firm, including the AI Champions.
• Upskill AI Champions to ensure they are equipped to act as the first line AI support for their legal teams.
• Build greater recognition and awareness of the firm’s generative AI capabilities by contributing to industry events, hackathons, producing written pieces or similar.
• Play an active role in the design, planning and execution of client projects as part of an agile multi-functional team.
• Proactively keep up to date with the legal AI market, with a focus on Generative AI (including model and other technical developments) and Agents, and maintain a thorough understanding of the biggest market players and technologies.

What we are looking for:

• Has 5+ years of experience working in the legal sector, preferably with a focus on AI and tech.
• Has a deep understanding of AI-driven legal tools and their application in the legal sector.
• Has and can demonstrate a deep understanding of legal work including what lawyers do on a day-to-day basis and how they work.
• Understands the complexities of embedding technology, in particular AI, in a law firm, including the key risks and concerns both our lawyers and clients have in this space.
• Has excellent skills in developing polished and visually appealing presentation decks, and has a strong ability to craft compelling narratives that effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Has experience working with legal processes, data, design or technology.
• Has excellent listening skills, and an ability to summarise complex information.
• Thrives in a team environment, wants to be part of a diverse and inclusive team and has great interpersonal and strong communication skills.
• Can multitask and is proactive when it comes to projects; displays a willingness to understand the client’s needs.
• Has excellent stakeholder management skills and can communicate advanced concepts clearly to a diverse range of stakeholders.

Here at Simmons & Simmons:

Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet. We also ensure that everyone’s voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You’ll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.

Some key information:

• We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution.
• Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences).
• We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.
• We are proud to rank as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
• We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers.
• We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture.
• All UK offices have their own artwork collections – including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists.
• We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our Business Plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm.

Equal opportunities:

We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to:

• Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families.
• Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require.
• Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs.
• We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be a great addition to our team.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you’re interested in finding out more about this position, please contact the Recruitment Team. To apply for the role, click on the link at the bottom of the page or visit our career page for more details.

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