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Forward Deployed Engineer – Gen AI Developer (Corporate Functions Legal)

JLL Technologies - Centre of Expertise (Mexico)

About JLL

JLL is an international real estate management company known for driving positive change across the industry. Join our Centre of Expertise (CoE) to be part of a diverse, global team committed to delivering technology-led solutions at scale.

About the Role

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JLL seeks a Senior AI Engineer specializing in Gen AI tools and intelligent agent development to automate and enhance the Corporate Functions Legal function. You will architect, build, and maintain advanced AI solutions, collaborating with legal stakeholders, data scientists, and IT teams in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. We expect a self-starter with proven technical depth, strong data science foundation, and leadership ability, ready to contribute immediately and help shape the legal technology landscape at JLL.

• Partner with Corporate Functions Legal stakeholders and JLL Technologies teams to analyze legal processes and identify automation opportunities using generative AI.
• Architect, develop, and deploy Gen AI models and intelligent agents for legal workflow automation, contract review and analysis, legal risk assessment, matter management, report generation, and other critical legal functions.
• Implement solutions that ensure the security, integrity, and scalability of legal data and processes.
• Create and maintain legal dashboards and AI-driven reporting tools to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Integrate Gen AI solutions with enterprise platforms and third-party applications such as contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, matter management platforms, document management systems, and data lakes via RESTful APIs or other integration methods.
• Solve complex problems in an agile environment and provide technical leadership to other engineers.
• Apply data science methodologies including statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning to legal data for insights and automation.
• Monitor performance, usage, and compliance of all Gen AI legal automation tools, ensuring robust change management and auditability.
• Stay abreast of emerging Gen AI technologies and ensure JLL's Legal solutions remain at the forefront of industry standards.

Responsibilities

Sound like you? To apply you need to be / have:

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7+ years' experience in machine learning, AI engineering, or data science, with at least 3 years in Gen AI model development and solution deployment.
• Full stack development experience, including frontend and backend technologies as well as integration across multiple layers of web applications.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation to support development and deployment of AI solutions.
• Cloud experience with platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, particularly in deploying and managing AI/ML workloads.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams and manage global stakeholders across multiple initiatives.
• Previous experience automating processes in legal, risk, or compliance functions is highly desirable.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing.

Mandatory Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of Gen AI frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, Azure OpenAI, HuggingFace Transformers).
• Strong programming skills in Python, and familiarity with modern ML/AI libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, etc.).
• Experience in developing, fine-tuning, and deploying LLMs or similar Gen AI models.
• Proven track record of workflow automation and process mining using AI.
• Proficiency in integrating AI solutions with enterprise systems via RESTful APIs, webhooks, or event-driven architectures.
• Good understanding of security, compliance, and data governance best practices in AI solution development.
• Proficiency in data science tools and libraries (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, SciPy) and experience with data visualization tools (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly).
• Experience with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore for building, managing, and deploying intelligent agents.

What we can do for you

At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realize your full potential in a fully entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. If you harbour passion for learning and adapting new technologies, JLL will continuously provide you with platforms to enrich your technical domains. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package. It's no surprise that JLL has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies for the 18th consecutive year.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

100,000.00 – 200,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Chicago, IL

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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