Legal Engineer

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…