Goodwin

life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries

LegalEngineer

$119–179k Boston, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“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.

life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries
Problems you'll solve

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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