Litera

Senior Product Owner

Litera$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or related role in agile software development
  • Proven ability to write high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria for complex software
  • Familiarity with generative AI and Large Language Model technologies, with preference for experience in AI products
  • Experience in legal technology or related professional services is an advantage
  • Strong grasp of agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban
  • Skill in managing competing priorities and making informed backlog decisions
  • Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and business teams
  • High attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality and timelines
  • Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or similar product management tools

Responsibilities

  • Own and prioritize the product backlog to reflect business needs and user value
  • Translate product strategy into detailed user stories and sprint-ready requirements
  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers to align backlog items with the Lito platform vision
  • Act as the main contact for engineering and design teams during development activities
  • Facilitate sprint ceremonies in coordination with Scrum Master or Agile Lead
  • Validate completed work against acceptance criteria to ensure quality aligns with user expectations
  • Gather input from customers and stakeholders to continuously refine the backlog
  • Identify and communicate dependencies, risks, and blockers affecting delivery timelines
  • Ensure meaningful collaboration with UX/Design for well-defined requirements before development
  • Monitor sprint velocity and delivery health, making recommendations for adjustments

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model with a balance of remote and on-site work
  • Opportunity to work with AI technologies in legal tech
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Focus on professional growth and strategic business development
  • Inclusive workplace culture that values diversity
Full Job Description
Job Description

As part of our strategic growth and commitment to fostering collaboration and operational excellence, we are transitioning to a hybrid working model. This position is 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. This hybrid approach enables us to build a collaborative and innovative work environment while maintaining the flexibility that supports both productivity and work-life balance. We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our team in this exciting new phase of growth.

Available Office Locations: | Denver |

The Role

We are looking for a Product Owner to support Lito - Litera's GenAI platform - as it evolves from a chat-based agent into a Litera-wide platform that supercharges every legal and business workflow across the Litera product ecosystem. Working closely with the Lito Product Management team, you will serve as the critical link between product strategy and engineering execution, ensuring that the team is always building the right things in the right order.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role at the intersection of AI, legal technology, and agile development. The successful candidate will own the product backlog, define and refine user stories, and act as the day-to-day decision-maker for the development team - translating the Lito platform vision into well-scoped, actionable work that ships with quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

  • Own and maintain a well-prioritized product backlog that reflects business value, user needs, and technical dependencies


  • Translate product strategy and roadmap initiatives into clear, detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint-ready requirements


  • Partner closely with Product Managers to ensure backlog items align with the broader Lito platform vision and roadmap


  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the engineering and design teams during daily development activities, providing timely clarification and decisions


  • Facilitate sprint ceremonies including planning, reviews, and retrospectives in partnership with the Scrum Master or Agile Lead


  • Validate and accept completed work against defined acceptance criteria, ensuring quality and alignment with user expectations


  • Gather and synthesize input from customers, customer success, and internal stakeholders to continuously refine and improve the backlog


  • Identify, document, and communicate dependencies, risks, and blockers that may impact delivery timelines


  • Collaborate with UX/Design to ensure wireframes, prototypes, and user flows are well-defined before entering development


  • Monitor sprint velocity and delivery health, escalating concerns and recommending adjustments as needed


  • Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of product decisions, feature specifications, and release notes


  • Support go-to-market activities by providing detailed feature context to Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success teams


Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a closely related role within an agile software development environment


  • Demonstrable experience writing high-quality user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications for complex software products


  • Familiarity with generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM) technologies; experience working on AI-powered products is strongly preferred


  • Experience working in the legal technology market or a closely related professional services industry is a plus


  • Strong understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and experience working within structured sprint cycles


  • Ability to balance competing priorities and make confident, well-reasoned backlog decisions in a fast-moving environment


  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders


  • High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over delivery quality and timeline


  • Experience with product and project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms


  • Experience working within a Microsoft 365 / Azure ecosystem is a plus


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

About Litera

Litera is a software company that provides document lifecycle management solutions to law firms and corporations. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Litera's products include document drafting, proofreading, comparison, and metadata management tools. The company has over 1000 employees and serves more than 90% of the world's top 100 law firms. Litera has received numerous awards and recognitions for its products and services.
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