Senior Product Manager, Application

Nextpoint; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpoint is seeking a Senior Product Manager to own product development for our legal-tech platform. You will write user stories, partner with engineering and design, and lead agile ceremonies to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

You will shape product strategy, collaborate with leadership on initiatives, and build ROI analyses for new investments. You will engage directly with customers in law firms and corporate legal departments to inform roadmaps and improve adoption.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience in B2B SaaS.
• At least 2 years in legal technology, eDiscovery, litigation support, or related domains preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business, CS, legal studies, or related field (or equivalent).
• Deep understanding of eDiscovery workflows (collection, processing, review, production).
• Familiarity with eDiscovery platforms and tools (Relativity, Nuix, Reveal, Logikcull).
• Strong technical aptitude and able to work with engineering teams on complex products.

Responsibilities

• Write detailed user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria for engineering teams.
• Work with engineering and design to scope features and ensure quality delivery.
• Lead agile ceremonies: sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews.
• Make data-driven prioritization decisions and manage scope for releases.
• Coordinate with QA to define test plans and ensure product quality.
• Drive product launches including GTM planning and customer communications.
• Communicate product vision and strategy to stakeholders across the organization.
• Partner with leadership to prioritize initiatives based on impact, feasibility, and demand.
• Develop business cases and ROI analyses for new product investments.
• Engage with customers to understand workflows, pain points, and needs.
• Synthesize feedback from various teams to inform decisions.
• Analyze product usage data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Stay current on eDiscovery trends and emerging technologies (AI/ML, cloud).
• Translate complex requirements into clear product specs.
• Collaborate with marketing to align roadmap with go-to-market strategy.

Skills

Product management

B2B SaaS

Agile development

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Relativity

Nuix

Reveal

Logikcull

Job description

Senior Product Manager

Reports To: VP, Product

Compensation Range: 156,000-191,000 /year

Hybrid in Chicago office (2-3 days/week)

About Nextpoint

Nextpoint builds transformative software and services for the legal industry — making eDiscovery, case management, and litigation prep simple, fluid, and affordable for law firms of all sizes. Our secure, cloud-based platform lets teams start document review in minutes, backed by powerful analytics, an intuitive interface, and best-in-class security at every point.

We're problem solvers, simplifiers, and challenge seekers, united by a shared goal: a great team culture and satisfied clients. We're headquartered in Chicago's Ravenswood neighborhood and proud to have been named one of Built In's Best Startups to Work for in Chicago five years running (2022-2026).

Responsibilities

Product Development & Execution (50%)

• Write detailed user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria for engineering teams
• Work closely with engineering and design to scope features, manage trade-offs, and ensure quality delivery
• Lead agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews
• Make data-driven prioritization decisions and manage scope to meet release commitments
• Coordinate with QA to define test plans and ensure product quality meets customer expectations
• Drive successful product launches including GTM planning, training materials, and customer communications

Product Strategy & Vision (25%)

• Communicate product vision and strategy to stakeholders across the organization
• Partner with leadership to prioritize initiatives based on business impact, technical feasibility, and market demand
• Develop business cases and ROI analyses for new product investments

Customer & Market Insights (15%)

• Engage directly with customers—law firms, corporate legal departments, and service providers—to understand workflows, pain points, and unmet needs
• Synthesize feedback from sales, customer success, and support teams to inform product decisions
• Analyze product usage data and customer behavior to identify opportunities for improvement
• Stay current on eDiscovery industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies (AI/ML, cloud architecture, data privacy)
• Translate complex legal and technical requirements into clear product specifications

Cross-Functional Leadership (10%)

• Partner with sales and marketing to develop positioning, messaging, and competitive differentiation.
• Given our GTM-led model, Marketing owns the product roadmap, and this role serves as the primary point of contact between Product and Marketing, ensuring alignment between roadmap priorities and go-to-market strategy; you shape those decisions with customer insight, data, and feasibility analysis, and are a trusted voice in the trade-offs.
• Facilitate the prioritization cadence with Marketing (quarterly planning, roadmap reviews), driving alignment on goals, trade-offs, and success metrics — and surfacing the hard calls early.
• Enable customer-facing teams with product training, demos, and sales collateral
• Collaborate with customer success to ensure smooth onboarding and product adoption
• Work with professional services to understand implementation patterns and common customization needs
• Represent the product team in customer meetings, conferences, and industry events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience in B2B SaaS
• At least 2 years in legal technology, eDiscovery, litigation support, document management, or adjacent domains preferred
• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, legal studies, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Deep understanding of eDiscovery workflows including collection, processing, review, analysis, and production
• Familiarity with eDiscovery platforms and tools (e.g., Relativity, Nuix, Reveal, Logikcull, or similar)
• Strong technical aptitude with ability to work effectively with engineering teams on complex technical products
• Demonstrated success taking products from concept through launch and achieving measurable business outcomes
• Excellent analytical skills with experience using data to inform product decisionsOutstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels