Senior Product Owner

Litera•Denver, CO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

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, 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 |

Requirements

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

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