Legal Systems Engineer
- Company
- Block
- Location
- Remote
- Work type
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2026-08-07
Job description
You Will
Define and evolve the architecture of legal systems, ensuring they are scalable, cohesive, and adaptable over time
Identify and drive high-impact opportunities to improve legal workflows through automation, integration, and AI
Apply a strategic and creative approach to solving complex legal and operational challenges
Lead the design and implementation of solutions leveraging AI (Claude, Harvey, internal LLM platforms)
Translate legal team experimentation into scalable, reliable, and production-ready solutions, establishing patterns, best practices, and guardrails that allow Legal to safely and effectively leverage AI.
Build and oversee integrations across DocuSign CLM, Brightflag, Tonkean, and AODocs and other Legal tools
Develop APIs, automations, and data pipelines to connect systems and reduce manual effort
Leverage Databricks/Snowflake and internal data platforms for analytics and AI workflows
Provide technical leadership for eDiscovery and Information Governance workflows
Operate as a hands-on technical lead, building and guiding long-term evolution
Influence how Legal approaches technology with balance of innovation and risk
Adapt to evolving priorities while maintaining long-term system design
You Have
7-10+ years in software engineering, systems engineering, or architecture roles
Strong programming skills (Python, JavaScript, or similar)
Experience integrating SaaS platforms and APIs
Hands-on AI tools experience (Claude, Codex, Copilot, etc.)
Ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous environments
Deep ELM/eBilling experience (Brightflag preferred)
Strong eDiscovery experience (EDRM lifecycle)
Understanding of legal workflows (contracts, billing, discovery)
Experience with data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake)