Solutions Engineer at Simmons & Simmons in London

Solutions Engineer

Location: London

The role:

We are looking for a Solutions Engineer to join our growing Applied AI team in London. This is a hands on, client facing technical delivery role focused on designing, building, integrating, testing and supporting secure, reliable and maintainable AI-enabled solutions for clients.

Working alongside Legal Engineers and multidisciplinary client teams, the Solutions Engineer will translate legal and commercial requirements into technical specifications, solution designs and delivery plans. The role combines practical build and configuration, workflow automation, data handling, system integration, structured testing, documentation and handover.

What will you do:

• Translate legal and commercial requirements into clear technical specifications, solution designs and delivery plans.
• Design, build and configure AI-enabled solutions, including system instructions, structured prompts, agent and workflow logic, reusable components and automations.
• Integrate AI tools with relevant data sources, APIs and existing workflows in line with the firm’s security, technology and data-handling requirements.
• Use programming, scripting and low-code tools to prototype, automate and improve solution components.
• Define evaluation sets, test cases and acceptance criteria, and carry out structured testing, debugging and remediation before handover.
• Document architecture, configuration, dependencies, versioning and support requirements so solutions can be maintained, reused and changed in a controlled way.
• Work collaboratively with Legal Engineers, developers, data specialists, automation teams, IT and third-party technology providers.
• Support technical workshops, demonstrations and client handovers, explaining technical choices and trade-offs clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What we are looking for:

• Experience as a Software Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Data Engineer, Data Scientist or in a related technical delivery role.
• Strong programming capability in Python and experience of at least one other relevant language, such as JavaScript or TypeScript, C#, Java or another modern programming language.
• Experience with SQL, APIs, data integration and structured data handling.
• Experience using Microsoft Power Platform, particularly Power Automate and Power Apps; exposure to Copilot Studio and Dataverse would be beneficial.
• Practical familiarity with large language models, prompt and agent design, workflow automation and AI-enabled solution development.
• Experience designing, building, testing and documenting reliable solutions for ongoing use.
• Ability to clarify requirements, manage competing priorities and work effectively across concurrent projects.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• A proactive, collaborative and commercially minded approach to client-facing delivery.

Here at Simmons & Simmons:

At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone’s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible.

Some key information:

• We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution.
• Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences).
• We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.
• We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
• We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers.
• We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture.
• All UK offices have their own artwork collections – including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists.
• We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm.
• Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the ‘Innovation in Automation and AI Tools’ category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service.
• We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work.

Equal opportunities:

We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to:

• Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families.
• Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require.
• Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs.
• We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be a great addition to our team.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you’re interested in finding out more about this position, please contact the Recruitment Team. To apply for the role, click on the link at the top of the page or visit our careers page for more details.