Legal Engineer

Goodwin is seeking a Legal Engineer to help design and build the next generation of technology-enabled legal solutions. This role sits at the intersection of law, technology, and product development, and is ideal for someone who combines software engineering expertise with a deep understanding of legal workflows.

You will partner with lawyers, knowledge management, and Digital & Technology teams to develop innovative tools that make the practice of law more efficient, scalable, and data-driven—leveraging modern technologies including automation, AI, and advanced data platforms.
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* What You Will Do:

**** Product Development & Engineering
*** Design, build, and maintain scalable applications and tools that support legal workflows and client service delivery
* Develop solutions across areas such as document automation, knowledge systems, workflow orchestration, and legal data platforms
* Leverage emerging technologies (e.g., AI/LLMs, NLP, automation frameworks) to enhance legal service delivery
* Write clean, maintainable, and secure code across the full stack (front-end, back-end, APIs, integrations)
** Legal Domain Translation
*** Translate complex legal processes (e.g., deal workflows, case management, document drafting) into technical requirements and system designs
* Collaborate closely with attorneys and legal teams to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for innovation
* Ensure solutions align with legal standards, regulatory requirements, and risk considerations
** Innovation & Product Thinking
*** Contribute to ideation and rapid prototyping of new legal products and features
* Apply product thinking to prioritize features, iterate based on feedback, and drive user adoption
* Stay current on legal tech trends and bring forward new ideas to enhance the firm’s capabilities
** Integration & Architecture
*** Integrate with enterprise systems (e.g., document management, practice management, knowledge systems)
* Design APIs and data models that enable interoperability and scalability
* Ensure solutions meet performance, security, and compliance standards
** Collaboration & Delivery
*** Work in agile, cross-functional teams including engineers, product managers, legal subject matter experts, and UX designers
* Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes
* Contribute to documentation, training, and rollout of new tools
** Who You Are:
*** JD or prior experience practicing law (or equivalent deep legal domain expertise)
* Experience with legal tech platforms (e.g., iManage, Net Documents, Litera, document automation tools)
* Familiarity with AI/ML, natural language processing, or LLM-based applications
* Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern development frameworks
* Understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance considerations in legal environments
* Ability to bridge legal and technical domains
* Strong problem-solving and systems thinking
* Product mindset and user-centric design approach
* Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Curiosity and passion for innovation in legal servicesPreferred
* Demonstrated experience working with legal workflows, legal technology, or as a practicing attorney/paralegal with technical expertise
* Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript/Type Script, Java, C#)
* Experience building APIs, web applications, and system integrations#LI-MS1
** Benefits and More
** At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
* Health, dental, and vision insurance
* Life and disability insurance
* Retirement & Savings Plan
* Emergency back-up child and adult care
* Paid vacation, sick time off,…