AI Engineer, Applications Development

AI Engineer, Applications Development

Firm Summary

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.

With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working around the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.

It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work.

Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

Position Summary

As part of our Technology Applications Development team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining applications with Microsoft's AI toolset, including Copilot Studio, Azure AI Services, Power Platform, and full custom development in the M365 ecosystem along with React, and Node.js. Your work will contribute directly to enhancing business process efficiency within the Firm.

You will also collaborate with the Innovation Team and data scientists to explore and implement AI-driven solutions that push the boundaries of legal technology. The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, a passion for software development, and a keen interest in AI research and development.

You will work across various projects, applying a mix of technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills. You will be proactive in identifying areas for improvement, innovating new solutions, and driving projects forward in an agile environment.

Supporting the firm's needs, you will develop a good understanding of how the firm operates. You will also be an integral part of our focus on delivering the Firm's vision of profitable growth and will champion our internal culture. Aware of the contribution that you can make to the plans and decisions that will deliver engaged people and outstanding client relationships around the world, you will be confident in speaking up and proactively look for ways to make a difference and implement process improvements. In return, you will have a front-row seat in a business that is changing rapidly within a team that is friendly, supportive and welcoming.

Our Global Technology Services Team

Technology at White & Case plays a key role in enabling our lawyers to practice law around the world.

Our team comprises of three functions : Business Services - who maintain, develop and support our enterprise systems, Operations - who design, build and support our communications and data centre operations, and Support Services - who provide desktop, meeting and training support in the Firm's offices. Together we support our lawyers with leading edge technology and systems to deliver elite legal and best-in-class client service.

Our team covers a range of technical disciplines and business skill sets. This encompasses business analysts, data architects, application developers and engineering staff covering a range of technologies that include virtualization, cloud, networking, storage, collaboration services and security. We deploy the latest technology and hardware within our state-of-the-art offices. Our technical support staff support and train our people in the latest hardware and operating systems, remote working capability and mobile devices. Our Shared Services centres provide Service Desk and Operation Centres that providing support and monitoring of Firm systems 24 x 7.

Working closely with our business services colleagues in support of the Firm's Finance, HR, Marketing and Knowledge Information Technology systems, Global Technology Services is at the heart of the Firm's global operations.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain AI-powered applications using Microsoft AI and cloud technologies (Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Machine Learning, etc.).
• Leverage Azure AI services to implement NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics solutions.
• Build and integrate AI-driven solutions into business processes to enhance efficiency.
• Develop applications within Azure Foundry, optimizing them for performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with the Innovation Team and data scientists to explore R&D initiatives related to AI and automation.
• Implement Copilot and Copilot Studio solutions to streamline workflows and automate tasks.
• Work with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Virtual Agents) to create intelligent workflow automation.
• Participate in full software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities, including design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Develop custom Microsoft 365 add-ins and extensions using C#, .NET, JavaScript, React and the Graph API.
• Develop and maintain cloud-native applications, ensuring optimal security, scalability, and compliance.
• Follow DevOps best practices, including CI / CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automated testing.
• Monitor and maintain existing applications, ensuring they remain performant, secure, and up to date.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and implement bug fixes proactively.
• Stay informed of the latest Microsoft and AI advancements, incorporating new technologies where applicable.
• Maintain the practice of continuous improvement and education by attending seminars, etc., and keeping current on new leadership skills.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by reviewing related professional publications.
• Stay in tune with the Firm's growing projects for practical experience.
• Interact with all levels of staff.

Qualifications

Azure AI services (OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Machine Learning, Bot Services)

Location & Reporting

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our Internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment process. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business which are often specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and / or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction. Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the Americas Lateral Recruitment team.

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com .

Benefits at White & Case

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Primary Location

: United States-New York

Other Locations

: United States-Tampa

Expected Workplace : Onsite

Job Posting

: Aug 28, 2025, 3 : 35 : 06 PM

Salary range for New York market : 69,300 - 148,800 US Dollars (USD) Yearly

Salary range in other markets will vary