Senior Software Engineer - Legal AI (Hybrid)

Refinitiv; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

Growth & Learning programs

Mental Health Days

Job summary

Thomson Reuters is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Legal) to design, build, and deploy bespoke AI solutions for law firms and corporate legal departments, translating architectural direction into production‑ready systems that legal professionals can trust.

You will collaborate with AI engineers and cross‑functional partners to deliver end‑to‑end technical solutions, mentor junior engineers, and work in a hybrid capacity with occasional travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python and production-grade software development.
• Experience evaluating AI/LLM outputs for legal accuracy and relevance.
• Strong understanding of AI techniques and legal technology trends.

Responsibilities

• Bridge between legal teams and engineering, translating requirements into work items.
• Collaborate with AI engineers and cross-functional partners to deliver scalable AI solutions.
• Lead end-to-end technical solutions for complex legal projects and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Python

AI/LLM evaluation

Agile/Scrum

Legal terminology

Communication

Education

JD or legal training

Job description

Thomson Reuters is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Legal) to design, build, and deploy bespoke AI solutions for law firms and corporate legal departments, translating architectural direction into production‑ready systems that legal professionals can trust.

You will collaborate with AI engineers and cross‑functional partners to deliver end‑to‑end technical solutions, mentor junior engineers, and work in a hybrid capacity with occasional travel to client sites as needed.