Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Engineer

Law Pavilion

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

Remote

Sector

Information Technology & Software

Experience Level

Junior (1-3 years)

Application Deadline

May 28, 2026

About the Company

Law Pavilion is at the forefront of redefining legal services across Africa through innovative technology solutions.

We are committed to leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform how legal professionals operate, making services more accessible and efficient.

Our mission is to build next-generation legal technology that empowers users and drives significant advancements in the legal sector.

Job Description

Are you passionate about artificial intelligence and machine learning, and their transformative potential in real-world industries? Law Pavilion is building next-generation legal technology solutions that are redefining how legal services are delivered across Africa.

As an AI/ML Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying intelligent solutions across our legal tech products. You will collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, and legal professionals to translate complex legal processes and data into scalable, AI-driven applications.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies within the legal sector, making a significant impact on how justice is accessed and delivered.

To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.

Required Skills

PythonTensorFlowPyTorchScikit-learnNLPTransformer modelsGenerative AIRAGVector databasesREST APIsDockerAWSGCPAzureData structuresAlgorithmsSoftware engineering principles

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, train, and optimize machine learning models for NLP tasks such as information extraction, document classification, legal search, and text analysis.
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate AI solutions into production systems.
  • Perform data preprocessing, annotation, and feature engineering on legal and text-based datasets.
  • Research, evaluate, and implement state-of-the-art AI and ML models aligned with product needs.
  • Monitor, maintain, and continuously improve the performance and scalability of deployed models.
  • Ensure model interpretability, explainability, and ethical AI compliance.
  • Support the development of data pipelines and internal tools for AI development and deployment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ hands-on experience in AI/ML engineering, with strong exposure to NLP and transformer-based models.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.
  • Experience with NLP tools and frameworks, including spaCy, NLTK, Hugging Face Transformers, and OpenAI libraries.
  • Proven experience building and deploying Generative AI solutions, including text generation, summarisation, and conversational agents.
  • Practical experience implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines using LLMs and vector databases.
  • Experience deploying models via REST APIs, Docker containers, and cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and core software engineering principles.
  • Experience with vector databases such as Pinecone, Milvus, or similar platforms.
  • Experience working with large-scale text-based or legal datasets is an added advantage.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a Cover Letter to careers@lawpavilion.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

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The legal tech industry in Africa is rapidly evolving, with AI and ML at the forefront of innovation. As an AI/ML Engineer, you will be pivotal in developing cutting-edge legal technology solutions. Your responsibilities will include designing, training, and deploying machine learning models for complex NLP tasks, such as information extraction and legal document analysis. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI into production systems, ensuring ethical compliance and model scalability. Key technical keywords include NLP, transformer models, TensorFlow, PyTorch, RAG, and vector databases. Your work directly impacts business ROI by enhancing efficiency and redefining legal service delivery.

Posted Date

May 14, 2026