Job Description
Join the Legal Tech Revolution at Litera
Are you ready to shape the future of how law is practiced? At Litera, we’re on a mission to Raise The Bar™️ for the legal profession by delivering transformational and globally-trusted solutions to law firms and corporate legal teams worldwide. We’ve been a leader in legal tech innovation for 30 years and are leading the legal AI revolution to this day with most of the world’s largest law firms as our clients. If you’re passionate about building AI-forward solutions that scale globally and want your work to impact millions of legal professionals worldwide, this is your opportunity to be part of an extraordinary team that’s elevating the craft of law.
This position in based in Denver, CO and candidates should reside within reasonable commuting distance, as this role requires on-site presence at least three days per week.
Overview: As a Sr. Manager, Software Engineering at Litera, you will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about driving innovation in the legal technology space. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and collaborate with industry experts to deliver solutions that make a real difference in the legal profession.
Key Responsibilities:
Define and execute the generative AI roadmap aligned with product and engineering goals
Lead idea inception, discovery, prototyping, and engineering of AI-driven solutions, including AI Agents and LLM-based solutions
Act as a creative leader, inspiring engineering teams to push the boundaries of innovation
Align technology initiatives to Litera One platform architecture
Oversee the daily activities of multiple teams to deliver impactful customer value
Monitor and update team metrics for measurement of engineering and operational excellence
Ensure a consistent, regular process for assessment of goals and improvement of deliveries
Collaborate with product managers on new products and new features
Collaborate with architects to deliver secure, scalable and performant products
Implement a data driven approach to drive transparency and accountability across all stakeholders
Identify technology improvement opportunities and gaps and develop plans to improve them
Think strategically with the ability to create 90, 120, 180-day plans designed along with leadership team for self and teams.
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s, Masters’ or equivalent experience is required
10+ years of technology leadership experience
Demonstrated proficiency in fast-changing environments with a high level of ambiguity
Experience with generative AI technologies, including LLMs, MCP Servers, AI Agents, and prompt engineering
Strong experience working hands-on with innovation teams to deliver high quality outcomes
Motivated problem solver who can accurately document and communicate issues
Experience with full-stack software development (front end, back end, data and insights) and hands-on technical design
Experience leading incubation / startup style initiatives, ideally in a product-driven engineering environment
Strategic thinker with the ability to formulate product strategy
Prior experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams of engineers simultaneously working on multiple projects
Familiarity with DevOps CI/CD principles
Comfortable interacting and presenting in front of C-level executives
Strong understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) with experience guiding teams through planning, development, and rollout
Preferred Experience:
Experience with Azure Kubernetes / Docker, Fluent UI, TypeScript, .NET/C# and React.js
Proven experience with DevOps, AppSec and SRE organizations
Possess innate customer service skills including the ability to be empathetic, accurate, compassionate, responsive, resourceful, and conscientious
Strong relationship management, strategizing, project management, problem solving, and change management skills
Demonstrated experience delivering high-value products to market
Legal software experience a plus
Why Join Litera?
The company culture: We emphasize helping each other grow, doing the right thing always, and being part of a journey to amplify impact, creating an exciting and fulfilling work environment
Commitment to Employees: Our people commitment is based on what employees love most about being part of the team, focusing on tools that matter to the difference-makers in the legal world and amplifying their impact
Global, Dynamic, and Diverse Team: Our is a global company with ambitious goals and unlimited opportunities, offering a dynamic and diverse work environment where employees can grow, listen, empathize, and problem-solve together
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Experience peace of mind with our health insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, and a supportive work-life balance. We invest in your well-being and future, ensuring a rewarding career journey.
Career Growth and Development: We provide career paths and opportunities for professional development, allowing employees to progress through various technical and leadership roles
Litera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.