Senior Legal Engineer

Ontra

5h • Remote

About The Position

Ontra is seeking a Senior Legal Engineer reporting to our Associate Director, Legal Intelligence.
For this job, we are currently only hiring candidates based in the United States. We’re looking for someone excited to collaborate with product teams and customers to develop innovative legal tech solutions, create and deliver comprehensive enablement materials, monitor industry trends to keep our products cutting-edge, and spearhead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency using AI.
If you are a detail-oriented systems thinker who thrives in multidisciplinary environments, adapts quickly, and takes ownership in building and optimizing processes while driving results through strong collaboration and commercial insight, we’d love to get to know you!

Requirements

• Relevant Experience: 4+ years of directly relevant legal experience with a focus on transactional law. Private credit experience is a plus.
• Educational Background: Possession of a JD, LLM, or LLB, with US qualifications preferred but not mandatory.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities; prior experience in a customer-facing role is advantageous.
• Technological Enthusiasm: A strong interest and enthusiasm for technology and its integration in legal practice.
• Organizational and Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated organizational excellence and high ownership, with a proactive approach to building systems, problem-solving, teamwork, and results orientation.

Responsibilities

• Product Development Collaboration: Work closely with the Product organization to develop and refine new products and features, ensuring they align with client needs and industry standards.
• Enablement Material Creation: Develop and deliver training materials such as webinars, 1:1 training, and self-directed courses to educate Ontra employees and legal network members.
• Market Monitoring: Keep an eye on relevant markets, including legal tech, private funds, and big law to inform product enhancements and industry alignment.
• Efficiency Initiatives: Drive operational efficiency and reduce onboarding costs by piloting new initiatives and embracing creative AI-first solutions.
• Stakeholder Consultation: Act as a technical subject matter expert by providing consulting support on multiple projects, participating in meetings with product managers, development teams, and clients.

Benefits

• Remote-first by design, with regular in-person gatherings and hub spaces in NYC, Santa Barbara, and London
• Twice yearly team offsites for in-person collaboration
• Paid flexible time off policy
• Paid parental leave and benefits
• Employer-supported retirement contributions, varying by country
• Monthly phone and internet reimbursement
• Pick Your Perk stipend to spend on what matters most to you, from well-being and gym memberships, to home office setup, student loans, pet care, and more
• Company-sponsored LinkedIn Learning accounts, department budgets for professional development, and robust onboarding program
• Various options for medical, dental, and vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed