Manager, Legal Knowledge Engineering

Legaltech Hub, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Litera is seeking a Manager, Legal Knowledge Engineering to lead the development of one or more legal tech products and guide a team of associates. You will shape how our products extract insights from legal documents, and experiment with prompting LLMs to ensure accuracy and reliability.

You will collaborate with product, engineering, and design to set a vision for new features within Kira and Litera, and design robust AI tests to push the boundaries of legal AI-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years practicing transactional law at large firms or in-house.
• Hands-on AI prompting, training, or building AI-driven products.
• JD with bar admission in at least one state/province.
• Strong interest in legal tech and AI.
• Excellent written and verbal client communication.
• Experience with legal operations or contract management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision for new legal tech products/features within Litera (Kira+).
• Experiment with Generative AI and conduct rigorous testing.
• Create prompts for accurate extraction from document sets.
• Design, conduct and analyze robust AI testing.
• Stay updated on legal domain developments and identify opportunities.
• Share best practices and drive process improvements.

Skills

Transactional law

AI experience

JD and bar admission

Client communication

Legal operations familiarity

AI-driven product experience

Education

JD degree

Bar admission in at least one state

Job description

Ready to Help Shape the Future of LegalTech?!

AtLitera, we don’tjust buildsoftware,we transform how the world’s top law firmsoperate. Every day, we RaiseTheBar forwhat’spossible through AI, innovation, and solutions that power millions of legal professionals worldwide. Ifyou’reenergized by scale, real impact, and meaningful challenges,you’llfeel right at home here.

WhereYou’llWork

Hybrid:This is a hybrid role can be based in any of the following locationswiththe expectations to be inofficeat 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
• 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, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and 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 including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company contribution, and incentive and recognition programs. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

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