Senior AI Engineer, Applications Development

Firm Summary

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions, and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.

With lawyers and staff operating from more than 47 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.

It’s not just about our global network of offices and shared services centers; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work.

Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative, and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

Position Summary

As part of our Technology Applications team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining applications with Microsoft's AI toolset, including Copilot Studio, Azure AI Services, Power Platform, and full custom development in the M365 ecosystem along with React, and Node.js. Your Work will contribute directly to enhancing business process efficiency within the Firm.

You will also collaborate with the Innovation Team and data scientists to explore and implement AI-driven solutions that push the boundaries of legal technology. The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, a passion for software development, and a keen interest in AI research and development.

You will work across various projects, applying a mix of technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills. You will be proactive in identifying areas for improvement, innovating new solutions, and driving projects forward in an agile environment.

Supporting the firm’s needs, you will develop a good understanding of how the firm operates. You will also be an integral part of our focus on delivering the Firm’s vision of profitable growth and will champion our internal culture. Aware of the contribution that you can make to the plans and decisions that will deliver engaged people and outstanding client relationships around the world, you will be confident in speaking up and proactively look for ways to make a difference and implement process improvements. In return, you will have a front-row seat in a business that is changing rapidly within a team that is friendly, supportive and welcoming.

Duties and Accountabilities1

• Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns aimed at driving measurable outcomes, including client acquisition and retention and increases in brand health metrics
• Develop, integrate, and maintain AI-powered applications using Microsoft AI and cloud technologies (Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Machine Learning, etc.)
• Leverage Azure AI services to implement NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics solutions
• Build and integrate AI-driven solutions into business processes to enhance efficiency
• Develop applications within Azure Foundry, optimizing them for performance and scalability
• Collaborate with the Innovation Team and data scientists to explore R&D initiatives related to AI and automation
• Implement Copilot and Copilot Studio solutions to streamline workflows and automate tasks
• Work with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Virtual Agents) to create intelligent workflow automation
• Participate in full software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities, including design, development, testing, deployment, and support
• Develop custom Microsoft 365 add-ins and extensions using C#, .NET, JavaScript, React and the Graph API
• Develop and maintain cloud-native applications, ensuring optimal security, scalability, and compliance
• Follow DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code