AI Architect

The AI Architect is responsible for designing, building, and deploying production AI applications, agents, integrations, and workflow solutions for OD Labs, the firm's AI incubator, in support of attorney-facing legal work. Working in partnership with the Project Manager and Business Analysts assigned to OD Labs, this role translates practice group and client needs into secure, maintainable solutions that meet the firm's security, confidentiality, and data standards. The position reports to the Director of OD Labs.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent related experience.

Required Experience:

• Six (6) years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and deploying AI-powered systems in production, such as agentic workflows, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) applications, or multi-model pipelines.
• Experience writing production-quality code in at least one language commonly used for AI and integration work (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
• Experience developing workflows on agentic or low-code orchestration platforms (e.g., Newcode, Neota, Power Automate).
• Experience connecting enterprise systems through APIs, MCP, or other integration platforms.

Preferred Experience:

• Law firm or legal industry experience, or experience in another complex professional services environment. A background in Labor & Employment, single plaintiff litigation, or class action practice is beneficial.
• Experience with AI platforms and models (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini), including local large language model (LLM) deployment.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, AWS, iManage, NetDocuments, or comparable platforms.
• Experience developing ROI analyses and business justifications using adoption metrics, user feedback, and operational data.

The pay range for this remote position varies by location. Pursuant to the applicable state and local regulations the pay range for each location is listed below. Actual compensation is contingent on relevant experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and the benefits described below. The application deadline for this position is [APPLICATION_DEADLINE].

Ogletree is a multi-state employer. The pay ranges listed reflect compensation for the specific location identified. For roles performed in locations not listed, compensation will be determined based on the applicable location for the position.

• California: Pay range $130,273 - $197,660
• Colorado: Pay range $138,574 - $179,331
• Connecticut: Pay range $138,574 - $187,189
• Hawaii: Pay range $152,737 - $197,660
• Illinois: Pay range $144,646 - $187,189
• Jersey City, New Jersey: Pay range $152,737 - $197,660
• Maryland: Pay range $130,273 - $179,331
• Massachusetts: Pay range $152,737 - $197,660
• Minnesota: Pay range $130,273 - $168,588
• Nevada: Pay range $126,351 - $163,513
• New Jersey: Pay range $152,737 - $197,660
• New York City, New York: Pay range $152,737 - $197,660
• New York State: Pay range $126,351 - $197,660
• Ohio: Pay range $126,351 - $163,513
• Rhode Island: Pay range $126,351 - $163,513
• Washington, D.C.: Pay range $144,646 - $187,189
• Washington: Pay range $144,646 - $187,189

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

If you have questions, please e-mail Andrew Doucet at Andrew.Doucet@Ogletreedeakins.com with “AI Architect" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

With more than 1,200 attorneys in 62 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management. We handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by our Client Pledge, we focus on understanding clients’ business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.