Legal Engineer

We are one of Switzerland's leading business law firms and are looking to strengthen our Legal Tech & Innovation team in Zurich or Geneva by hiring a proactive and service-oriented Legal Engineer (60-80%), with immediate effect or by arrangement.

This position is embedded within the Legal Tech & Innovation team and focuses on detailed application-level configuration, SaaS tools, and technical support for legal workflows. You will act as a specialist for our legal application landscape and provide responsive ad-hoc support for client mandates.

• Configure, update, and maintain the firm's proprietary AI platform
• Configure and support cloud-based applications, including legal AI platforms, e-signature and other digital tools
• Provide ad-hoc technical support for client mandates by analyzing, transforming, and cleaning data, as well as automating repetitive tasks
• Assist end users directly to resolve technical questions, troubleshoot issues, and maximize tool adoption across practice groups
• Advise lawyers and legal staff on how to effectively and responsibly integrate AI and legal tech features into their daily workflows
• Support basic integrations between applications and manage simple data flows using APIs
• Create and maintain application-level documentation, systems guidance, and process manuals in English
• Collaborate closely with the Legal Tech & Innovation team, core IT, and internal practice groups

• Completed training or degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Legal Tech, or equivalent technical qualification
• 2-3 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within a professional services or corporate environment
• Practical Python scripting skills for process automation, basic integrations, and ad-hoc mandate support (data analysis and transformation)
• Hands-on experience in application-level setup, configuration, and support of SaaS tools
• Strong user-support focus: resolving queries, advising lawyers on legal tech workflows, and driving adoption without escalating routine issues
• Clear communicator: able to bridge technical and legal topics, working independently and reliably within the defined scope
• Fluency in English (written and spoken), combined with excellent German or French skills
• Familiarity with LLM/RAG tooling, interest in legal tech, or experience in a startup / small tech team context is an advantage

Attractive working conditions: A modern working environment, a comprehensive social security package, an attractive pension scheme with fair cost sharing, and a wide range of benefits supporting health and work-life balance

Team spirit & collegial atmosphere: You will join a committed, dynamic, and supportive team characterized by mutual trust, professionalism, and a respectful, collaborative culture

A future-oriented employer: As a leading business law firm with an international focus, we offer an inspiring professional environment and the opportunity to actively shape your career within a firm known for its strong reputation, clear values, and sustainable outlook

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.