The AI Architect will join the Legal Operations team to lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered tools that enhance the efficiency of the Legal Department. This role requires a technically skilled professional who can bridge engineering, legal, and business functions. The architect will work closely with attorneys and other teams to identify AI opportunities and develop scalable solutions. The position emphasizes innovation in the legal industry through the application of AI technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a 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 with the ability to quickly master new frameworks and tools.
• Demonstrated experience with modern AI architectures including context engineering and retrieval augmented generation.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong product development mindset to translate business needs into practical, scalable AI tools.
• Prior experience in or exposure to legal tech or legal operations.
• Familiarity with DMS, document intelligence, and CLM systems.
• Experience building internal AI assistants or chatbots for enterprise knowledge retrieval.
• Understanding of data privacy, compliance, and governance frameworks relevant to legal data.

• Develop and deploy AI solutions that enhance legal workflows, including contract review 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 and developing proofs of concept.
• Integrate large language models and other AI technologies into existing systems.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party legal AI tools and platforms as needed.
• Maintain strong documentation and governance around data usage and model performance.
• Stay current on emerging trends in AI, machine learning, and legal tech to help shape the department's AI strategy.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.