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Palo Alto, California, United States
Remote only
Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.
This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
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
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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
