Manager, Legal Knowledge Engineering

Litera; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

Litera is seeking a Manager, Legal Knowledge Engineering to lead AI-powered legal tech products. You will guide a team of associates, oversee testing, and help shape product capabilities that extract insights from legal documents. You’ll experiment with Generative AI, develop prompts, and ensure rigorous testing standards.

You should have 4+ years in transactional law, a JD with bar admission, and strong client communication skills. Prior legal ops or contract management experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years practicing transactional law in a large firm, in-house, or via a legal services provider.
• JD with admission to the bar in at least one state.
• Hands-on experience working with AI — prompting, training, or building AI-driven products.
• Strong client service skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with legal operations, program management, or contract management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Litera’s legal tech products within Kira and Litera.
• Guide a team of Legal Knowledge Engineering Associates and oversee testing outcomes.
• Experiment with Generative AI and design robust testing standards.
• Create prompts to enable accurate extraction of information from documents.

Education

JD degree with bar admission

Tools

AI prompting

Job description

Job Description Ready to Help Shape the Future of Legal Tech?!

At Litera, we don’t just build software, we transform how the world’s top law firms operate. Every day, we Raise The Bar for what’s possible through AI, innovation, and solutions that power millions of legal professionals worldwide. If you’re energized by scale, real impact, and meaningful challenges, you’ll feel right at home here.

Where You’ll Work

Hybrid: This is a hybrid role can be based in any of the following locations with the expectations to be in office at least 3 days a week for collaboration and connection. Office Locations: Toronto, Denver, Raleigh, Holmdel (NJ), Philadelphia, Chicago

Why this Role Matters

As Manager, Legal Knowledge Engineering, you’ll lead the development of one or more of Litera’s legal tech products. You’ll guide a team of Legal Knowledge Engineering Associates, oversee testing outcomes, and help shape how our products extract meaningful insights from legal documents. You’ll also experiment with prompting large language models (LLMs) and define rigorous testing standards to ensure our AI solutions are accurate, reliable, and impactful.

What You’ll Deliver

Working with our product/engineering/design teams to help set the vision for new legal tech products and features within Kira and the rest of Litera. Experimenting and testing Generative AI to ensure our products are built the best they can be. Creating prompts to allow for the accurate extraction of information from a document set. Designing, conducting and analyzing robust AI testing. Maintain a thorough understanding of developments in your legal domain and continuously identify new opportunities to build into the products. Identify opportunities to improve processes, gain efficiencies, and share best practices.

What You’ll Bring Must-Haves

• 4+ years practicing transactional law (large law firm, in‑house, or legal service provider)
• Hands‑on experience working with AI — prompting, training, or building AI‑driven products JD, with admission to the bar in at least one state/province
• Strong interest in legal technology and artificial intelligence
• Strong client service skills with excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience with legal operations, program management, or contract management systems is a plus

Nice to Haves

• Previous experience working at a tech company, before or after practicing law
• A track record of spotting workflow inefficiencies and finding ways to fix them
• Comfort experimenting with new or unfamiliar technology, including "vibe coding"
• Strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities independently

What You’ll Experience

A team that shows up. Work alongside people who collaborate, support one another, and lead with integrity. Global Reach. Partner with teams around the world to solve complex challenges that matter. Real opportunity for growth. Expand your impact through meaningful stretch opportunities, visibility and career development. AI‑driven innovation. Work at the intersection of legal technology, customer outcomes, and cutting‑edge AI.

Pay Transparency for Colorado, New Jersey & Illinois Applicants

The base salary range for this role is $110,000 to $130,000 USD. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, education, and other relevant qualifications. This role is also eligible to participate in a company bonus plan. In addition to base salary, Litera offers a comprehensive benefits package.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• incentive and recognition programs

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Pay Transparency Notice for Canada Only Applicants

The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000 CAD. Actual compensation is determined by factors including education, work experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. Litera offers a comprehensive benefits package.

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• incentive and recognition programs

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

#LI-Hybrid

Litera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Litera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Litera is a fast‑growing software company and one of the leading legal technology suppliers in the world. Serving more than 90% of the world's largest law firms, our software is used by hundreds of thousands of lawyers every day. As a company recognized as one of the best places to work, we believe professional development, rewards programs, open communication, and transparent leadership all contribute to a unique and open work environment. Our employees are driven, energetic, passionate, and have the ability to make a direct impact on the future of the company.