May 30, 2026

Senior AI Architect

Baker McKenzie Chicago, Illinois

The Senior AI Architect will serve as the Firm’s senior technical authority for the design, delivery, and operational readiness of enterprise-grade AI and Copilot ecosystems. The role-holder will set the architectural direction for the Firm, ensuring that AI initiatives—from early proof-of-concepts to global rollouts—are scalable, compliant, and tightly aligned with the Firm’s strategic objectives. AI Life Cycle Leadership: Lead the architectural direction of AI solutions from concept through production, establishing reusable patterns for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Agentic AIAzure AI Foundry Orchestration: Act as the primary architect for Azure AI Foundry, designing agentic workflows, prompt engineering strategies, and model evaluation frameworksEnterprise Standards: Translate complex business requirements into secure, well-governed architectures that comply with Firm-wide technology and security policies Responsible AI Frameworks: Shape the Firm’s responsible AI frameworks, with a focus on model explainability, data residency, and ethical useSecurity Partnership: Partner with Risk and Compliance teams to support enterprise approval processes, including DNS/SSL reviews, security audits, and regulatory auditsOperational Readiness: Ensure all AI solutions are operationally supportable and production-ready, acting as the final escalation point for critical technical risks A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related fieldAdvanced certifications in Azure Solutions Architecture, AI Engineering, or related disciplines are preferredExtensive experience in enterprise architecture, with deep mastery of Azure AI Foundry for agent development, workflows, and model access managementProven experience architecting and integrating AI capabilities into web applications using React or Angular, with a focus on intuitive human‑in‑the‑loop interfacesStrong full‑stack fluency across modern web technologies, including Python, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), and CSS/SCSS.Proficient across the Microsoft ecosystem, including Copilot Studio, Power Platform (Power Automate and Dataverse), and SharePoint OnlineExpert understanding of authentication and security, including SAML, OAuth, identity management, and secure API integrationDemonstrated leadership across the software development life cycle (SDLC), successfully guiding multiple high‑visibility AI initiatives in fast‑moving and ambiguous environmentsExperience operating within legal or other highly regulated environments, with a strong understanding of attorney‑client privilege, confidentiality, and data protection requirementsAble to communicate architectural risks and status to both technical teams and non‑technical partnership leadership

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