Associate, Legal Knowledge Engineering

What You’ll Deliver

Product vision for legal AI. Partner with product, engineering, and design teams to define the roadmap for Kira and other Litera legal tech products, ensuring every feature reflects how lawyers actually work.

High-performing machine learning models. Develop and refine "smart fields" — ML algorithms that automatically locate key provisions in securities, financing, and other transactional documents — so clients spend less time on manual review.

Optimized generative AI experiences. Experiment with and validate LLM-driven prompting within Litera products, raising accuracy and usability for end users.

Domain expertise that keeps Litera ahead. Maintain deep awareness of developments in transactional law and continuously identify new document types and data points worth building into the platform.

Legally sound product workflows. Advise engineering teams on how legal processes work in practice, preventing design choices that would create friction for attorneys.

Scalable quality standards. Train and validate models across diverse document sets, ensuring consistent, reliable output that clients can trust at scale.

Process improvements and best practices. Identify inefficiencies in current workflows and recommend changes that accelerate delivery and improve product quality.

Client-ready solutions. Translate complex legal concepts into actionable product requirements that deliver measurable value to the world's leading firms and corporations.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you need accommodations at any point in the process or in the role, we’re here to support you.

What You’ll Bring

Must-Haves:

JD with active bar admission in at least one U.S. state or Canadian province.

Two or more years of transactional law experience at a law firm, in-house legal team, or legal service provider.

Strong interest in legal technology and artificial intelligence, with a willingness to experiment with new tools.

Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with a client-service mindset.

Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.

Nice to Haves:

Experience in debt financing transactions.

Background in legal operations, legal program management, or contract management systems.

Hands-on exposure to AI, machine learning, or generative AI tools.

Prior experience working with or within a legal technology company.

We know great candidates don’t always check every box. If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

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, Illinois, and New Jersey:

The base salary range for this role is $80,000 to $97,000 USD. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, education, and other relevant qualifications. This role is also eligible to earn commission based on performance.

Pay Transparency for Ontario Applicants

The base salary range for this role is $115,000 to $133,000 CAD. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, education, and other relevant qualifications. This role is also eligible to earn commission based on performance. In addition to base salary, Litera offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plan with company match, and incentive and recognition programs. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

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