Solutions Architect - CLM Strategy & Delivery

Epiq Systems, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of Contract Lifecycle Management solutions. This pivotal role combines technical expertise with strategic delivery, ensuring implementations are scalable and aligned with client strategies. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of CLM platforms and excellent communication skills, acting as a bridge between technical solutions and business goals. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact in the legal technology space.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise software delivery with a focus on CLM solutions.
• Strong experience in contracting workflows and regulatory compliance.
• CLM platform certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture for CLM implementations across various domains.
• Serve as a senior advisor to client stakeholders, bridging business and technical solutions.
• Define integration strategies with enterprise systems and guide AI tool applications.

Skills

CLM platform expertise

API-based integrations

Project management

Business analysis

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Information Systems

Tools

Agiloft

ContractPodAi

Malbek

Conga

Ironclad

Sirion

Job description

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Solutions Architect - CLM Strategy & Delivery

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Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Solution Architect – CLM Strategy & Delivery plays a pivotal role in leading the design, architecture, and delivery of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions. This individual serves as both a senior technical architect and a strategic delivery partner across client engagements.

This is a hybrid role, and depending on project scope and complexity , may include responsibilities traditionally aligned to project management or business analysis . The Principal Solution Architect ensures that every implementation is scalable, aligned to client strategy, and delivered with technical and functional excellence. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and hands-on leader with deep CLM platform knowledge and cross-functional alignment skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Architecture & Design Leadership

• Lead end-to-end design and architecture for CLM implementations across legal, procurement, and sales domains.

• Define scalable workflows, metadata structures, clause models, approval hierarchies, and automation logic.

• Act as the final approver for architecture and design decisions, ensuring alignment with platform capabilities and business requirements.

Client Engagement & Strategic Delivery

• Serve as a senior advisor to client stakeholders, bridging business goals with technical solutions.

• Translate discovery and requirements into actionable implementation plans and roadmaps.

• Oversee solution integrity through build, testing, and deployment phases.

• Support and guide project teams through high-touch, complex engagements.

Platform Integration & AI/ GenAI Enablement

• Define integration strategies with enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, eSignature, eBilling , and analytics platforms).

• Guide the application of AI/ GenAI tools for contract extraction, risk scoring, clause deviation analysis, and workflow intelligence.

• Ensure master data management and consistent data models across systems.

Practice Development & Standards

• Establish reusable architecture frameworks, templates, and design standards across engagements.

• Contribute to internal enablement through mentorship, training, and development of solution accelerators.

• Partner with sales and pre-sales teams to define solution approaches, estimates, and platform selection support.

Hybrid Responsibilities (as applicable by project)

• Project Management: Support planning, execution oversight, resource coordination, and milestone tracking.

• Business Analysis: Conduct stakeholder interviews, define requirements, map processes, and validate configuration.

• Serve as a flexible resource to ensure project continuity and alignment across phases.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise software delivery, including 5+ years in CLM solution architecture.

• Proven expertise in CLM platforms such as Agiloft , ContractPodAi , Malbek, Conga, Ironclad, or Sirion .

• Deep knowledge of contracting workflows, metadata structures, clause libraries, and regulatory compliance considerations.

• Strong experience with API-based integrations, middleware tools, data migration, and enterprise security models.

• Excellent client-facing communication and leadership skills.

• CLM platform certifications preferred. #LI-Remote #LI-RC1

The Compensation range for this role is $120,000.00 to $180,000.00 USD annually and may be eligible for an annual bonus.

Your specific salary will be determined based on several factors:

• Location-based market ratefor the role

• Your abilitiesin relation to the job specification

• Performanceduring screening and interview

• Pay paritywith the wider team in the considered location

Further details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.

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About Us

Epiq is a leading global provider of integrated technology and services for the legal profession, including eDiscovery, managed services, bankruptcy, class action and mass tort administration, federal regulatory actions and data breach responses. Our innovative solutions are designed to streamline the administration of litigation, investigations, financial transactions, regulatory compliance and other legal matters. Epiq’s subject-matter experts bring clarity to complexity, create efficiency through expertise and deliver confidence to our clients around the world.

We strive for a cohesive, collaborative environment that focuses on group achievement.

With over 8 000 associates worldwide, Epiq operates in 19 countries and over 80 global locations .