Nextpoint

Senior Product Manager, Application

Nextpoint • $156K — $191K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of product management experience in B2B SaaS, including 2+ years in legal technology or related fields
  • Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, legal studies, or equivalent experience
  • Deep understanding of eDiscovery workflows including collection and processing
  • Familiarity with eDiscovery platforms and tools like Relativity or Nuix
  • Strong technical aptitude for collaboration with engineering teams
  • Proven track record of taking products from concept to launch and achieving business goals
  • Excellent analytical skills for data-informed decision making
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder influence

Responsibilities

  • Own the product roadmap and align it with business objectives
  • Define and communicate product vision to stakeholders
  • Conduct market research to identify opportunities in the eDiscovery landscape
  • Partner with leadership to prioritize impactful initiatives
  • Engage directly with customers to understand their workflows and needs
  • Synthesize feedback from teams to inform product decisions
  • Write user stories and requirements for engineering
  • Lead agile ceremonies to manage product development
  • Coordinate with QA for product testing and quality assurance
  • Drive product launches including go-to-market planning and communications

Benefits

  • Competitive pay commensurate with experience
  • Flexible hybrid schedule (2-3 days onsite)
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • Health, Dependent, and Transit FSA options
  • Generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible summer hours
  • Annual professional development stipend
  • Monthly flexible benefit stipend
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Free in-office lunch Tuesday-Thursday
  • And more!
Full Job Description
Senior Product Manager
Reports To: VP, Product
Compensation Range: 156,000-191,000 /year
Hybrid in Chicago office (2-3 days/week)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Strategy & Vision (35%)
  • Own the product roadmap for [specific product area: e.g., review platform, processing engine, analytics suite], aligning it with business objectives and customer needs
  • Define and communicate product vision and strategy to stakeholders across the organization
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats in the eDiscovery landscape
  • Partner with executive leadership to prioritize initiatives based on business impact, technical feasibility, and market demand
  • Develop business cases and ROI analyses for new product investments


Customer & Market Insights (25%)
  • Engage directly with customers-law firms, corporate legal departments, and service providers-to understand workflows, pain points, and unmet needs
  • Synthesize feedback from sales, customer success, and support teams to inform product decisions
  • Analyze product usage data and customer behavior to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Stay current on eDiscovery industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies (AI/ML, cloud architecture, data privacy)
  • Translate complex legal and technical requirements into clear product specifications


Product Development & Execution (30%)
  • Write detailed user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria for engineering teams
  • Work closely with engineering and design to scope features, manage trade-offs, and ensure quality delivery
  • Lead agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews
  • Make data-driven prioritization decisions and manage scope to meet release commitments
  • Coordinate with QA to define test plans and ensure product quality meets customer expectations
  • Drive successful product launches including GTM planning, training materials, and customer communications


Cross-Functional Leadership (10%)
  • Partner with sales and marketing to develop positioning, messaging, and competitive differentiation
  • Enable customer-facing teams with product training, demos, and sales collateral
  • Collaborate with customer success to ensure smooth onboarding and product adoption
  • Work with professional services to understand implementation patterns and common customization needs
  • Represent the product team in customer meetings, conferences, and industry events


QUALIFICATIONS

  • 8+ years of product management experience in B2B SaaS, with at least 2 years in legal technology, eDiscovery, litigation support, document management, or adjacent domains
  • Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, legal studies, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Deep understanding of eDiscovery workflows including collection, processing, review, analysis, and production
  • Familiarity with eDiscovery platforms and tools (e.g., Relativity, Nuix, Reveal, Logikcull, or similar)
  • Strong technical aptitude with ability to work effectively with engineering teams on complex technical products
  • Demonstrated success taking products from concept through launch and achieving measurable business outcomes
  • Excellent analytical skills with experience using data to inform product decisions
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels


BENEFITS & PERKS
  • Competitive pay commensurate with experience
  • Flexible hybrid schedule (2-3 days onsite)
  • Comprehensive health coverage - medical (BCBS PPO and HDHP/HSA options), dental and vision (Guardian)
  • Health, Dependent, and Transit FSA
  • Generous PTO, paid holidays, flexible summer hours, quarterly mental health days, and floating holidays
  • Annual professional development stipend
  • Monthly flexible benefit stipend
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Free in-office lunch Tuesday-Thursday
  • And more!


About Nextpoint

Nextpoint is a software company that provides cloud-based eDiscovery and litigation management solutions. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Nextpoint's software is used by law firms, corporations, and government agencies to manage the discovery process in legal cases. The company's solutions include document review, data processing, and trial preparation tools. Nextpoint is committed to providing its customers with secure and reliable software, and has received numerous awards for its work in this area.
Learn more about Nextpoint
Size
50 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
-$1 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$5 million
* Ladders Estimates

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