AI Implementation Consultant – Legal

Vaxcyte•San Carlos, CA

10d•$40 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

Vaxcyte’s Legal team is seeking a motivated, forward-thinking AI Consultant to support the design, evaluation, and implementation of emerging AI solutions across Legal and Compliance functions. This project-based role is ideal for a student pursuing their MS or PhD with strong technical skills, curiosity about legal operations, and a passion for applying AI to real-world business problems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to prototype, test, and deploy AI tools that drive efficiency, enhance compliance workflows, and expand the team’s ability to deliver strategic support to the business.

Requirements

Enrolled in an MS or PhD program pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, AI or a related field.
Strong understanding of generative AI concepts (e.g., open-source small LLMs, MCPRAG and API integrations).
Excellent communication and analytical skills.
Ability to translate technical concepts into practical applications for non-technical teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience using or configuring AI tools such as Box AI, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, or similar platforms is preferred.
Prior exposure to automation tools or workflow design (e.g., Power Automate, Zapier, or custom bots) is preferred.
Demonstrated project management or client-facing experience (internships count!) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and prototype an AI-powered chatbot to support Legal and Compliance functions (e.g., FAQs, SOP references, or workflow routing).
Enhance the existing Legal Dashboard using Box AI and related integrations to improve automation, visibility, and user experience.
Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging AI tools and products; schedule and participate in demos; provide post-demo analysis and recommendations.
Assist with tool rollout, user onboarding, and training materials for Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders.
Identify and scope new AI use cases within Legal and related functions, collaborating with IT and Operations as needed.
Support implementation and optimization of existing Legal AI tools such as Spellbook and CoCounsel to ensure full functionality and adoption across teams.
Collaborate with IT to integrate and connect AI tools and software applications, enabling seamless read-only and action-based access across platforms.