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.