Legal Technology and AI Specialist

Overview

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

Be part of the future of law.

As a leading international law firm we are committed to delivering outstanding legal services through innovative thinking, cutting-edge technology, and a people-first approach. As part of our continued growth in legal technology, we are excited to invite applications for a Legal Technology & AI Specialist to join our Legal Operations team on a 6 month contract.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a high-performing, collaborative team driving digital transformation and innovation across the firm. You'll work alongside our experienced Legal Technology Solutions Consultant and support a growing number of transformative legal technology and AI projects.

About the Role

In this junior to mid-level role, you will play a key part in designing, developing, and supporting legal technology solutions that drive automation, efficiency, and value for our lawyers and clients. You will focus on three main streams:

• Building and maintaining applications using the Microsoft 365 Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, SharePoint), and
• Developing and integrating AI-powered tools, including generative AI solutions to enhance knowledge management, document automation, and legal research.
• A good understanding of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) with Microsoft Power Platform

This is your chance to gain hands-on experience across the full solution development lifecycle, while building your expertise in legal AI at the forefront of one of Australia's most progressive legal operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of Microsoft Power Platform applications and automated workflows.
• Build custom apps, dashboards, and process automations to streamline legal and operational processes.
• Assist with integration of solutions with document management systems (DMS), knowledge repositories, and other legal tech tools.
• Support the development of AI-powered legal drafting, document automation, and contract analysis solutions.
• Assist with the deployment, training, and monitoring of generative AI and machine learning tools (e.g. Harvey, DraftWise, Microsoft Copilot).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify AI use cases and build tailored solutions that enhance legal research, precedent automation, and knowledge management.
• Contribute to AI governance initiatives and ensure tools align with ethical AI principles, security standards, and legal compliance.
• Stay current with industry trends in legal AI and data analytics, and bring fresh ideas to the table.

Stakeholder Engagement & Support

• Work closely with lawyers, knowledge managers, and IT teams to understand pain points and provide fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Help develop user guides and training resources to support the rollout and adoption of new tools.
• Deliver hands-on training sessions and provide ongoing support for both legal tech and AI platforms.
• Act as a trusted partner and problem-solver, helping our people get the most from emerging technologies.

About You

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Power Platform - particularly Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, and SharePoint.
• Exposure to AI technologies, including experience building, training, or working with AI or machine learning models.
• Strong understanding of legal or professional services workflows, including document automation or contract review.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A team player who's curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning.

Desirable (but not required):

• Experience working in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Knowledge of legal AI applications (e.g. document review, contract analytics, or e-discovery tools).
• Awareness of data privacy, AI governance, and compliance considerations in a legal context.

Why Join Us?

• National reach, innovative mindset: Be part of a progressive legal operations team that's nationally recognised for its leadership in legal technology.
• Make an impact: You'll be helping shape how our firm delivers legal services now and into the future.
• Flexibility: Work from anywhere in Australia with hybrid work options tailored to your needs.
• Growth & development: Access mentorship, structured learning, and the chance to expand your career in legal technology and AI.
• People-first culture: Join a collaborative and supportive environment that values new ideas, diversity of thought, and a strong sense of purpose.

We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion. In 2023 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and encourage flexible and hybrid work options.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice

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