Legal AI Engineer

About The Role

This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position. FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking experienced professionals with legal expertise and a passion for innovation to join our growing AI Engineering Practice.

As a Legal AI Engineer, you will work at the intersection of legal services, technology, and artificial intelligence, helping some of the world's leading organizations transform how legal work is delivered. Leveraging your domain expertise, you will collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, and engineers to design and implement AI-enabled solutions that improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and solve complex business challenges.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who understand legal processes and are eager to apply emerging technologies to modernize and reimagine legal operations. These roles will be located in New York, Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago and Washington, DC.

Your Responsibilities

Partner with clients to understand legal workflows, processes, and challenges Identify opportunities to improve legal operations through AI-enabled solutions Translate business and legal requirements into scalable technical solutions Collaborate with software engineers, product teams, and business stakeholders Support the design, development, and implementation of AI-powered applications Contribute to client transformation initiatives and strategic projects Stay informed on emerging trends in legal technology, artificial intelligence, and automation Act as a bridge between legal subject matter experts and technical delivery teams About You We're looking for professionals who combine strong legal expertise with technical curiosity and a passion for solving complex problems.

You may come from backgrounds such as: Legal Practice Legal Operations Legal Technology Law Firm Innovation Legal Consulting Compliance or Regulatory Affairs Contract Lifecycle Management In-House Legal Functions Preferred Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification Experience working within a law firm, corporate legal department, or legal technology organization Strong understanding of legal workflows and business processes Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Experience working with technology-enabled transformation initiatives Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Willingness and aptitude to undertake intensive AI engineering training Additional Experience That Would Be Beneficial Legal technology implementation experience Exposure to Generative AI or Large Language Models Experience with workflow automation or process optimization Programming experience in Python, JavaScript, SQL, or similar technologies Familiarity with APIs, data integration, or AI applications About Us About FDM FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation.

We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead. With 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth.

🌍 Global impact – 18 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe 🚀 25,000+ careers launched – and counting 🤝 300+ trusted client partners Committed to Equal Opportunities Tech careers should be for everyone . With 75+ nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities. Additional Considerations FDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.