Goodwin is seeking a Legal Engineer to help design and build the next generation of technology-enabled legal solutions. This role sits at the intersection of law, technology, and product development, and is ideal for someone who combines software engineering expertise with a deep understanding of legal workflows. You will partner with lawyers, knowledge management, and Digital & Technology teams to develop innovative tools that make the practice of law more efficient, scalable, and data-driven-leveraging modern technologies including automation, AI, and advanced data platforms. What You Will Do: Product Development & Engineering • Design, build, and maintain scalable applications and tools that support legal workflows and client service delivery • Develop solutions across areas such as document automation, knowledge systems, workflow orchestration, and legal data platforms • Leverage emerging technologies (e.g., AI/LLMs, NLP, automation frameworks) to enhance legal service delivery • Write clean, maintainable, and secure code across the full stack (front-end, back-end, APIs, integrations) Legal Domain Translation • Translate complex legal processes (e.g., deal workflows, case management, document drafting) into technical requirements and system designs • Collaborate closely with attorneys and legal teams to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for innovation • Ensure solutions align with legal standards, regulatory requirements, and risk considerations Innovation & Product Thinking • Contribute to ideation and rapid prototyping of new legal products and features • Apply product thinking to prioritize features, iterate based on feedback, and drive user adoption • Stay current on legal tech trends and bring forward new ideas to enhance the firm's capabilities Integration & Architecture • Integrate with enterprise systems (e.g., document management, practice management, knowledge systems) • Design APIs and data models that enable interoperability and scalability • Ensure solutions meet performance, security, and compliance standards Collaboration & Delivery • Work in agile, cross-functional teams including engineers, product managers, legal subject matter experts, and UX designers • Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes • Contribute to documentation, training, and rollout of new tools Who You Are: • JD or prior experience practicing law (or equivalent deep legal domain expertise) • Experience with legal tech platforms (e.g., iManage, NetDocuments, Litera, document automation tools) • Familiarity with AI/ML, natural language processing, or LLM-based applications • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern development frameworks • Understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance considerations in legal environments • Ability to bridge legal and technical domains • Strong problem-solving and systems thinking • Product mindset and user-centric design approach • Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Curiosity and passion for innovation in legal services Preferred • Demonstrated experience working with legal workflows, legal technology, or as a practicing attorney/paralegal with technical expertise • Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C#) • Experience building APIs, web applications, and system integrations #LI-MS1 Benefits and More At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including: • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Life and disability insurance • Retirement & Savings Plan • Emergency back-up child and adult care • Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays • Professional development and career advancement opportunities • Employee recognition and reward programs • Employee wellness and assistance programs • Employee discounts and perks This position is eligible for overtime: No