Legal Engineer 60-80%
- Schellenberg Wittmer
- Genève
- Zürich
- Published: 2026-09-02
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.
What you can expect from us
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.
Your responsibilities:
- 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
Your profile:
- 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
What we offer:
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
Jennifer Funk, Human Resources, Zurich, will be pleased to receive your application documents and is available to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you!
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
- Jennifer Funk
- HR Specialist
- +41 44 215 9307
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