Summary:
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.
Essential Functions:
- Bot Development: Design and prototype an AI-powered chatbot to support Legal and Compliance functions (e.g., FAQs, SOP references, or workflow routing).
- Legal Dashboard Enhancements: Enhance the existing Legal Dashboard using Box AI and related integrations to improve automation, visibility, and user experience.
- Tool Evaluation: Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging AI tools and products; schedule and participate in demos; provide post-demo analysis and recommendations.
- Implementation Support: Assist with tool rollout, user onboarding, and training materials for Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders.
- Continuous Exploration: Identify and scope new AI use cases within Legal and related functions, collaborating with IT and Operations as needed.
- AI Tool Integration: Support implementation and optimization of existing Legal AI tools such as Spellbook and CoCounsel to ensure full functionality and adoption across teams.
- System Connectivity: Collaborate with IT to integrate and connect AI tools and software applications, enabling seamless read-only and action-based access across platforms.
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.
- 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.
Reports to: Sr. VP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary
Location: San Carlos; Open to Remote
Expected Contract Length: 12-months (this is a part -time role that is project based)
Hourly Range: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour (SF Bay Area). Hourly ranges for non-California locations may vary.