Goodwin
life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries
LegalEngineer
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“Legal Engineer at Goodwin. Skills: Legal workflows, Software engineering, Product development, AI/LLMs. Design scalable applications. Build scalable applications”
What You'll Achieve.
Make a real impact on a global scale; Deliver cutting-edge solutions; Make the practice of law more efficient; Make the practice of law more scalable; Make the practice of law more data-driven; Enhance legal service delivery; Drive user adoption
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Systems thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
JD or prior experience practicing law (or equivalent deep legal domain expertise), Experience with legal tech platforms, Familiarity with AI/ML, natural language processing, or LLM-based applications, Experience with cloud platforms, Understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance considerations in legal environments, Ability to bridge legal and technical domains, 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 services
Nice to Have
Demonstrated experience working with legal workflows, legal technology, or as a practicing attorney/paralegal with technical expertise, Proficiency in one or more programming languages, Experience building APIs, web applications, and system integrations
What You'll Do.
Design scalable applications
Build scalable applications
Maintain scalable applications
Develop document automation solutions
Develop knowledge systems
Develop workflow orchestration
Develop legal data platforms
Leverage emerging technologies
Enhance legal service delivery
Write maintainable code
Translate legal processes
Identify inefficiencies
Identify opportunities for innovation
Contribute to ideation
Iterate based on feedback
Stay current on trends
Bring forward new ideas
Integrate with enterprise systems
Ensure performance standards
Ensure security standards
Ensure compliance standards
Participate in code reviews
Participate in testing
Participate in deployment
Contribute to documentation
Contribute to training
Contribute to rollout
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with colleagues; Partner with attorneys; Partner with knowledge management; Partner with Digital & Technology teams; Collaborate closely with attorneys; Collaborate closely with legal teams; Work with product managers; Work with legal subject matter experts; Work with UX designers
Communication Scope
Effective communication
Process & Methodology
Agile
Full Job Description
**Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale.** At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do. **Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions** in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer. This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers. 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. **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 orchestratio
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