Job Description

At Macpherson Kelley, people come first, always. Our clients and team are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an AI Analyst to join our IT team on a permanent full-time basis. This is a unique opportunity to apply cutting-edge AI in a real-world, high-impact environment. You will work alongside legal professionals to design, develop, and deploy AI-driven solutions that enhance legal service delivery and operational efficiency across the firm.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and build AI models and applications that solve problems and maximise efficiency.
• Develop tools that automate and support legal tasks like research, contract review, due diligence, etc.
• Collaborate with lawyers to embed AI tools into day-to-day workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency across practice areas using AI.
• Monitor performance, accuracy and reliability of AI systems.
• Stay up to date on emerging AI trends, particularly in legal technology.

This role can be based in either our Melbourne CBD or Dandenong office or split between both locations.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience building AI/machine learning (ML) solutions.
• Proficiency in Python and AI/ML frameworks.
• Experience in large language models (LLMs) and prompt engineering.
• Experience developing solutions using Microsoft’s Power Platform alongside AI.
• Experience working in a legal or professional services environment (preferred).
• Understanding of legal workflows and document-heavy processes (desirable).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering or related field.
• Postgraduate qualifications or certifications in AI/ML (desirable).

Our Firm

Macpherson Kelley is a national Commercial law firm that thinks differently. Our people possess a
rare combination of commercial acumen, legal ingenuity, and human insight. That’s why we treat each client’s business as if it’s our own, delivering intelligent recommendations they can act on.

With offices in Brisbane, Dandenong, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, as well as international connections through our Pacific Legal Network, Multilaw and PrivacyRules partners, our lawyers collaborate across practice areas and borders to take care of any legal issues faced by our clients.

Our People Promise

The best thing about Macpherson Kelley is its people. Really good people and talented lawyers,
in an inclusive, high performing and positive workplace culture achieve great things. We are flexible and outcome focused in how we work, so you can get on with the job. Together, we believe in better and are ambitious for growth, and we understand that growth comes from leveraging all business and learning opportunities, many of which are delivered through our practical and commercially focused Macpherson Kelley Business School.

Our benefits include mentoring programs, additional leave options, and generous parental leave policies. Learn more about building your career with us at www.mk.com.au/careers.