Senior Data Scientist (Generative AI Integration, Product Management)

Senior Data Scientist (Generative AI Integration) Onsite in Cupertino, CA from Day 1 (Client prefer local folks) Hybrid Schedule: 3 Onsite Days (Tue, Wed, Thur) & 2 Remote Days (Mon, Fri) Long term contract Direct client opportunity No Mid layer / No Implementation partners are Involved Key points - Need someone focused on product management and integration of generative AI solutions - Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills • We are seeking an AI Engineer to join our Legal Operations team and lead the design, development and deployment of AI-powered tools and automation solutions that transform how our Legal Department operates. • This is a unique opportunity for a technically skilled and product-minded professional who can bridge the gap between engineering, legal, and business functions. • You will work closely with attorneys, legal ops specialists, and other engineering teams to identify opportunities for AI-driven efficiency, develop prototypes and bring scalable solutions to life. • The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering and AI expertise with excellent communication skills, product sensibility and a curiosity about legal workflows and technology Description • As a Senior Data Scientist/ AI Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the design and execution of key tool development programs. • This is a unique opportunity for a technically skilled and product-minded professional who can bridge the gap between engineering, legal, and business functions. • You will work closely with attorneys, legal ops specialists, and other engineering teams to identify opportunities for AI-driven efficiency, develop prototypes and bring scalable solutions to life. • The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering and AI expertise with excellent communication skills, product sensibility and a curiosity about legal workflows and technology. Key responsibilities may include: • Develop and deploy AI solutions that enhance legal workflows, including contract review, document classification, knowledge management and workflow automation. • Collaborate cross-functionally with attorneys, legal operations, compliance and engineering teams to identify and prioritize AI use cases. • Act as a product developer and owner from concept to rollout—defining requirements, developing proofs of concept, collecting feedback and iterating solutions. • Integrate large language models (LLMs) and other AI technologies into existing systems (e.g., document management, eDiscovery, CLM, or knowledge bases). • Evaluate and integrate third-party legal AI tools and platforms as needed, ensuring compatibility and compliance with internal systems. • Maintain strong documentation and governance around data usage, model performance and ethical AI standards. • Stay current on emerging trends in AI, machine learning and legal tech to help shape the department’s AI strategy. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). • 5+ years of experience building and deploying AI/ML or automation solutions in production environments. • Strong programming skills in Python (proven ability to quickly master new frameworks and tools). • Demonstrated experience with modern AI architectures including context engineering, tool use and retrieval augmented generation. • Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Strong product development mindset—able to translate business needs into practical, scalable AI tools. • Prior experience in or exposure to legal tech or legal operations. Preferred Qualifications • Familiarity with DMS, document intelligence and CLM systems (e.g., Ironclad, Icertis, DocuSign CLM), document management platforms (e.g., iManage, NetDocuments) or legal AI tools (e.g., Harvey, Luminance, Casetext, Spellbook, etc.). • Experience building internal AI assistants or chatbots for enterprise knowledge retrieval. • Understanding of data privacy, compliance and governance frameworks relevant to legal data. Pay Range: $65/hr - $70/hr The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision as well as 401K contributions.