Legal Systems Engineer

Overview

This role involves leading the design and evolution of legal systems by combining software engineering, system architecture, and legal domain expertise. The Legal Systems Engineer will focus on leveraging automation, data, and AI to enhance the efficiency and scalability of legal operations. The position requires working across a complex technology landscape including ELM, eDiscovery, CLM, and AI platforms to define and implement integrated solutions that improve workflows and enable intelligent operations.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve scalable, cohesive, and adaptable architecture for legal systems
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve legal workflows through automation, integration, and AI
• Apply strategic and creative problem-solving to complex legal and operational challenges
• Lead design and implementation of AI-driven solutions using platforms such as Claude, Harvey, and internal LLMs
• Translate legal team experiments into scalable, production-ready AI solutions with established best practices and guardrails
• Build and manage integrations across DocuSign CLM, Brightflag, Tonkean, AODocs, and other legal tools
• Develop APIs, automations, and data pipelines to connect systems and reduce manual effort
• Utilize Databricks, Snowflake, and internal data platforms for analytics and AI workflows
• Provide technical leadership for eDiscovery and Information Governance workflows
• Serve as a hands-on technical lead guiding long-term system evolution
• Influence legal technology strategy balancing innovation and risk
• Adapt to evolving priorities while maintaining long-term system design integrity

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or architecture roles
• Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript, or similar languages
• Experience integrating SaaS platforms and APIs
• Hands-on experience with AI tools such as Claude, Codex, Copilot, etc.
• Ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous environments
• Deep experience with ELM/eBilling systems, Brightflag preferred
• Strong knowledge of eDiscovery processes (EDRM lifecycle)
• Understanding of legal workflows including contracts, billing, and discovery
• Experience with data platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is market-based and varies by location, categorized into four zones based on cost of labor indices:

• Zone A: $171,800—$257,600 USD
• Zone B: $159,800—$239,600 USD
• Zone C: $151,200—$226,800 USD
• Zone D: $142,600—$213,800 USD

Starting pay depends on skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Benefits include remote work options, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and family planning support.

Location

This role is open to candidates in various U.S. locations, with pay zones determined by geographic cost of labor. Specific location details and zone designations can be provided upon inquiry.

Additional Information

• Candidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period.
• Reapplications to the same role are accepted 90 days after a previous application review.
• Automated AI tools may be used in the hiring process to evaluate applications for efficiency and consistency, complying with local regulations and privacy laws.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process upon request.