Kirkland & Ellis · 1 month ago
Collaboration & Productivity Engineer II (Copilot)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$146K/yr - $158K/yr
3+ years expKirkland & Ellis is a leading law firm committed to legal excellence and innovation. They are seeking a Collaboration and Productivity Engineer II to serve as the in-house expert for Microsoft Copilot and the Microsoft 365 collaboration ecosystem, focusing on enhancing productivity through AI solutions while ensuring compliance and security.
Financial ServicesLaw EnforcementLegal
Responsibilities
Implement and manage Copilot solutions by deploying, configuring, and maintaining Microsoft 365 Copilot and custom agents across departments; oversee tenant settings, licensing, and integrations with the Firm’s M365 environment
Develop custom AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio to support Firm-specific workflows, ensuring proper data sources, permissions, and security boundaries across SharePoint, Teams, and other repositories
Enhance productivity in administrative and legal workflows by partnering with attorneys and staff to identify high-value AI use cases—such as email summarization, document comparison, meeting preparation, research support, and report generation
Deliver operational support and advanced troubleshooting for Copilot, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and related collaboration tools while serving as a Tier-2/3 escalation point; support system performance, incident response, and scheduled weekend maintenance windows; participate in the 24x7 on-call rotation for Priority-1 escalations
Strengthen governance and compliance by working with Security Governance and Risk Management to enforce Firm policies within Copilot Guardrails and M365; implement Microsoft Purview solutions including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), retention, eDiscovery, and ethical walls
Create documentation and training resources such as SOPs, knowledge articles, and user guides; lead training sessions to promote effective use of Copilot, Copilot Studio, and M365 collaboration tools
Collaborate across IT and vendor teams (Infrastructure, Applications, Security, Training, Knowledge/Intranet, Microsoft, Intapp) to coordinate system changes, integrations, and incident resolution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
Minimum of 3+ years administering Microsoft 365 in a mid- to large-scale enterprise, including at least one year focused specifically on Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft 365 administration expertise with hands-on support of SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Exchange Online, and OneDrive for Business
AI and Copilot integration skills including deployment and management of Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio (or comparable AI platforms) with a clear understanding of enterprise AI capabilities and constraints
Security and compliance proficiency with M365 governance tools such as Microsoft Purview, Data Loss Prevention, retention policies, and eDiscovery, including experience applying controls to meet regulatory or client confidentiality requirements
Scripting and automation capability in PowerShell, plus experience with Power Automate or Power Apps to streamline administrative workflows
Strong troubleshooting ability with a record of resolving complex M365 collaboration and AI-related issues efficiently
Clear communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with end users, technical teams, and vendors
Leadership and initiative demonstrating ownership of projects, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to drive technology improvements independently
Adaptability and continuous learning as you stay current with emerging M365 and legal technology trends
Preferred
Industry knowledge including experience in law firms or other highly regulated professional environments
Company
Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland & Ellis is a law firm that offers a wide range of legal assistance in labor, government, and intellectual property litigation.
5001-10000 employees
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