Senior AI Architect

  • New York, NY
  • Posted 10 days ago | Updated 3 hours ago

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Senior AI Architect

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We have a current opportunity for a Senior AI Architect on a contract basis. The Senior AI Architect will be a transformational leader within the Information Technology unit, responsible for designing and implementing AI solutions. This position will lead a team of AI engineers and collaborate across the organization to develop innovative AI systems, including chatbots, document automation tools, and case management enhancements.



Hybrid or Remote: Remote schedule, local presence in NYC highly preferred for occasional onsite meetings with the team.


Shift & Schedule: This position offers a 10-hour work week, asking for availability between 9-5pm EST.


Responsibilities:



AI System Architecture & Engineering


Focus: Designing, building, and integrating AI solutions within the Legal Aid Society technology ecosystem.



  • Design and architect scalable AI/ML systems that support LAS services, including natural language processing applications for client intake, translation, legal research, helpdesk, and document generation

  • Architect secure, policy compliant AI solutions that protect client confidentiality and meet ethical-AI legal ethics requirements

  • Lead the development of custom AI tools such as legal helpline chatbots, language translation, intelligent intake forms, virtual assistants, document automation systems, and intelligent case routing

  • Establish best practices for prompt engineering, model fine-tuning, and AI system deployment

  • Evaluate and integrate third-party AI tools and platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, legal-specific AI platforms)

  • Develop APIs and integration strategies to connect AI systems with existing case management and legal technology infrastructure


Strategy, Governance, Policy & Compliance


Focus: Aligning AI efforts with organizational goals, compliance frameworks, and ethical standards.



  • Develop and maintain the AI technical roadmap, aligning AI initiatives with strategic goals for expanding access to justice

  • Design and implement AI governance frameworks, including bias detection, model monitoring, and performance evaluation systems

  • Partner with IT, compliance and legal teams to ensure AI implementations meet professional responsibility standards and regulatory requirements

  • Present AI strategies and outcomes to senior leadership and external stakeholders

  • Create technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and training materials for AI systems



Team Leadership & Collaboration


Focus: Managing internal talent and fostering cross-functional collaboration.



  • Lead and mentor a team of 2-3 AI and IT engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and professional development support

  • Collaborate with legal practice areas to identify opportunities for AI integration that enhance service delivery and efficiency

  • Manage relationships with AI vendors, cloud providers, and technology partners


Qualifications:




  • Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field (or Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience)

  • 5+ years of experience designing and implementing production AI/ML systems

  • 2+ years of experience leading technical teams

  • Expert-level proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)

  • Deep understanding of large language models (LLMs), natural language processing, and generative AI

  • Experience with cloud AI platforms (AWS, OpenAI, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and MLOps practices

  • Strong knowledge of AI ethics, bias mitigation, and responsible AI principles

  • Strong ethical judgment regarding AI implementation and data privacy

  • Experience with API design, microservices architecture, and system integration

  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders

  • Technical Leadership: Provides architectural vision while mentoring team members and fostering innovation

  • Strategic Thinking: Aligns technical solutions with organizational mission and identifies transformative opportunities

  • Communication: Effectively communicates complex technical concepts to diverse audiences including attorneys, paralegals, and executives

  • Problem Solving: Develops creative AI solutions to complex legal service delivery challenges

  • Collaboration: Works effectively across interdisciplinary teams including legal, IT, and operations staff

  • Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates commitment to responsible AI development and client protection

  • Project Management: Successfully manages multiple complex AI initiatives from conception to deployment

  • Ability to schedule, assign, and manage work and resolve problems as needed.

  • Ability to manage the work including: assessment of work process and outcomes, gathering relevant information about the work, recommending alternatives, or elevate issues as needed.

  • Ability to clearly identify roles, responsibilities, delegate tasks and hold people accountable.

  • Ability to create and implement effective communication plans.

  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies

  • Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships.

  • Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect.

  • Commitment to client's mission and values.



Preferred qualifications:



  • Experience in legal technology, public interest technology, or civic tech

  • Knowledge of legal domain concepts and terminology

  • Experience with document understanding and information extraction systems

  • Familiarity with legal ethics rules regarding technology use in law practice

  • Experience with multilingual NLP systems (particularly Spanish)

  • Knowledge of privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and data governance

  • Experience with knowledge graphs and semantic search technologies

  • Background in building accessible technology solutions





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