The Role

As an AI and ML Data Scientist you will develop and maintain advanced machine learning models, including large language models and traditional ML and deep learning models. This role demands a balance of technical expertise and collaborative skills, especially in deploying and optimising models within the Azure cloud environment. Additionally, your responsibilities will include contributing to the development, maintenance, and deployment of AI products, ensuring they are effectively integrated and operate smoothly within our technical infrastructure.

About you

• You are a dynamic, innovative professional with a passion for machine learning.
• Your strength lies in your technical expertise and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Adept at handling complex challenges and are driven to make a significant impact through technology.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and fine-tune large language models and traditional machine learning and deep learning models.
• Collaborate closely with the data scientists in the team, enhancing their projects with machine learning solutions.
• Collaborate with the Strategy team in building and maintaining relevant data products.
• Implement and manage machine learning solutions within Azure, focusing on services like Azure Synapse Analytics and AI Builder, in addition to full custom ML pipelines.
• Incorporate DevOps and MLOps practices to streamline the transition from model development to production.
• Apply data visualisation tools to interpret model outputs and communicate insights effectively.
• Establish model monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure sustained performance.
• Ensure adherence to ethical AI principles and implement bias detection and mitigation strategies.

Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience in large language models, machine learning, and deep learning.
• Proficiency in Python, machine learning libraries, and Azure cloud services (or similar providers).
• Expertise in data visualisation and interpretation using tools like PowerBI and Python libraries, such as Matplotlib and Seaborn.
• Familiarity with DevOps, MLOps, and version control systems like Git.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with different teams, including UX/UI designers and product managers.
• Knowledge of model monitoring, evaluation, and automated machine learning (AutoML).
• Understanding of ethical AI practices and techniques for bias mitigation.
• Experience with reinforcement learning and other advanced machine learning techniques.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and collaborative skills.
• Experience working in a commercial environment or a similar delivery-focused setting, such as government. We are looking for candidates who have experience of applying their knowledge of machine learning to real-world problems.

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

About The Mishcon de Reya Group

The Mishcon de Reya Group is an independent international professional service business with law at its heart, employing over 1450 people with close to 670 lawyers. It includes the law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP and a collection of leading consultancy businesses that complement the firm's legal services. We have grown rapidly in recent years, showing more than 40% revenue growth in the past five years alone.

Based in London, Cambridge, Oxford, and Singapore, with an association with Karas So LLP in Hong Kong, the firm services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply. The work we undertake is cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex, spanning six core practice areas: Corporate; Dispute Resolution; Employment; Innovation; Private; and Real Estate.

As of 1 January 2023, Mishcon de Reya and Taylor Vinters merged. The merger delivers on both firms' strategies to support the innovation economy and accelerate our growing share of the technology, media and life-sciences legal and consultancy services market in the UK and in key international innovation hubs globally.

In times of such far-reaching and profound change we want to be the law firm that enables our clients - and our own people - to shape the world's possibilities. We are here to help our clients benefit from new economies, new geographic centres of wealth, the new global movement of people and capital, and the impact of new technologies and new knowledge.

Our purpose remains rooted in our founding values. We take pride in the diverse range of people who make up the firm and are proactive in driving change and continuous improvement across the spectrum of equality, diversity and inclusion. Mishcon Academy , our in-house place of learning, development and new thinking for our people, clients and contacts and our innovative impact strategy, including a commitment to be a net zero carbon business , also play a central strategic role in the direction of the firm. In 2020 we launched Mishcon Purpose , a first-of-its-kind sustainability practice providing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) advice and purpose-driven insight to clients.

The Mishcon de Reya Group comprises standalone businesses MDR Brand Management , MDR Cyber , MDR Discover , MDR One , MDR Mayfair (in London, Singapore and Dubai) and MDRx . Complementary to Mishcon de Reya's core areas of work, each is led by best in class professionals recruited from a variety of non-legal industries and sectors.

We strive to create a fully diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are proud of our agile working culture and are always happy to talk flexible working.

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