Legal
Legal Architect, Enterprise
Lawyer / Attorney / In-house Counsel / Associate · Legal Technology / Artificial Intelligence
Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY
About the role
A high-growth legal technology business is seeking a Legal Architect to join its enterprise sales organisation in New York. Operating as a subject-matter expert alongside enterprise account executives, the postholder will engage with partners and legal innovation leaders at leading law firms and corporate legal departments. Key responsibilities include conducting consultative discussions and tailored demonstrations of AI-driven legal tools grounded in practical workflows, designing and overseeing client pilots, and serving as a trusted advisor to support technology adoption and workflow transformation. The role also acts as an internal bridge, feeding market and customer insights back into product and go-to-market teams.
What we are looking for
• Juris Doctor (JD) with a background in litigation, employment, M&A, finance, or insurance (candidates with bankruptcy or insolvency backgrounds are excluded). • 3–6 years of experience (2–10 years considered) as an attorney within an AmLaw 250 law firm, in-house counsel at a large technology company (1,000+ employees), or as a legal engineer within an AI-native legal technology provider. • Demonstrable understanding of the New York legal landscape, firm workflows, and practice dynamics. • Strong executive presence, presentation skills, and the capacity to establish trust with senior law firm partners and corporate counsel. • Stable employment tenure with an absence of short, one-year stints over recent years. • Enthusiasm for artificial intelligence applications within legal practice; deep technical AI expertise is not required.
Compensation
Base salary of $140,000 to $260,000 with total on-target earnings (OTE) of $175,000 to $325,000, structured as an 80/20 split between base salary and quarterly variable pay tied to team and company performance.
Working arrangement
Hybrid
Visa eligibility
No visa sponsorship available; candidates must be authorised to work in the US (e.g. US citizens or Green Card holders).
Benefits
Guaranteed variable pay during the first three months of ramp; approximately 10–15% travel, primarily for conferences and team events; annual company-wide gatherings.
Equity
Competitive equity included.