Legal AI Engineer

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Legal AI Engineer to join a leading team in the Media space. Remote role for US-based candidates, with a compensation package of $100,100–$185,900 per year.

You will translate complex legal processes into scalable AI solutions and partner with cross-functional teams to refine product strategy. Responsibilities include leading sessions with law firm customers, scoping use cases, and designing AI workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles, especially with enterprise accounts.
• Demonstrable experience with generative AI applications.
• Ability to learn and work hands-on with AI tools and complex solutions.
• Familiarity with legal workflows such as due diligence and eDiscovery.
• Experience using online legal research tools and related workflow systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery sessions and solution demonstrations with law firm customers.
• Scope Legal AI use cases and advise on workflow design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop Legal AI strategies for law firms.
• Translate complex legal workflows into solution designs and prototypes.
• Design and refine advanced Legal AI workflows integrating various technologies.
• Document solution patterns and implementation considerations for future use.
• Communicate customer needs to cross-functional partners to improve legal AI products.

Skills

Enterprise client engagement

Generative AI applications

AI tools proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Tools

Online legal research tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Legal AI Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Media space.

This role sits at the intersection of legal practice, customer engagement, and AI-enabled solution design. You will help law firm clients identify high-value use cases, shape workflows, and translate complex legal processes into practical, scalable AI solutions. The role also partners closely with cross-functional teams to refine product strategy, capture customer needs, and improve how advanced legal technology is applied in real-world environments.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $100,100 – $185,900 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery sessions and solution demonstrations with law firm customers
• Support customers by scoping Legal AI use cases and advising on workflow design
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop Legal AI strategies for law firms
• Translate complex legal workflows into solution designs and prototypes
• Design and refine advanced Legal AI workflows integrating various technologies
• Document solution patterns and implementation considerations for future use
• Communicate customer needs to cross-functional partners to improve legal AI products

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school required
• Prior experience practicing law in a law firm or comparable setting
• Experience in customer-facing roles, particularly with enterprise accounts
• Familiarity with legal workflows such as due diligence and eDiscovery
• Demonstrable experience with generative AI applications
• Substantial experience using online legal research tools and related workflow systems
• Ability to learn and work hands-on with AI tools and complex solutions

Benefits

• Flexibility in work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
• Career development programs focused on continuous learning and skill enhancement
• Comprehensive benefits including flexible vacation and mental health days off
• Award-winning culture emphasizing inclusion, belonging, and work-life balance
• Opportunities for community impact through paid volunteer days and pro-bono projects
• Access to a wide range of health, wellness, and financial benefits

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.