Director, Software Engineering

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.

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, Colorado 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, Colorado

Overview: As a Director, 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.  

Qualifications: 

• 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 

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, or Washington residents is $185,000 to $215,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Litera offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).