Position Legal Engineer - Workflows Specialist (Large Law)
WFA Digital Insight
With the demand for legal tech specialists growing exponentially, roles like this are becoming increasingly crucial for law firms looking to streamline their workflows. As the legal industry adapts to the integration of AI, professionals with a deep understanding of legal workflows and AI fluency are in high demand. RELX, a pioneer in legal and business information, is at the forefront of this transformation. Before applying, candidates should be aware that a strong background in litigation or corporate law, along with exceptional communication skills, is essential for success in this role.
Job Description
About the Role
The Legal Engineer - Workflows Specialist position is a senior, consultative role that collaborates closely with the sales and post-sales teams to design, refine, and implement custom workflows for large law firm clients. This involves building trusted relationships with senior law firm stakeholders and working alongside LexisNexis go-to-market, product, and technology teams to influence both near-term solutions and long-term innovation priorities. The role is critical in transforming how law firms deliver work, making it an exciting opportunity for individuals who want to be at the forefront of legal innovation.As part of LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, this role offers the chance to be part of a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. LexisNexis has been a leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market, aiming to improve productivity and transform the business and practice of law.
The day-to-day responsibilities of this role will involve direct collaboration with law firms to understand their processes, define the scope of work, and apply LexisNexis solutions to meet real client needs. It requires a deep understanding of legal workflows, legal service delivery models, and the challenges faced by legal professionals, as well as the ability to translate insights into clear, workflow-specific value narratives.
What You Will Do
- Serve as the primary lead for designing and deploying custom workflows and vault templates for large law firm clients.
- Partner closely with firm stakeholders and LexisNexis sales and post-sales teams to understand firm processes, define scope, and apply LexisNexis solutions.
- Engage firm leadership, practice leaders, attorneys, and knowledge management teams to drive adoption and sustained usage of custom workflows.
- Support early-stage demos and pilot programs to demonstrate the value of LexisNexis AI solutions.
- Represent the voice of the customer by identifying product gaps and enhancement opportunities, synthesizing client feedback, and collaborating with product, engineering, and UX teams.
- Develop and maintain customer-facing and internal resources to support AI workflow strategy and successful firm rollouts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence product development and ensure solutions meet customer needs.
- Conduct workshops, training sessions, and other educational programs to help law firms understand and utilize LexisNexis solutions effectively.
What We Are Looking For
- A JD with at least 2 years of recent experience at a large law firm (>50 attorneys), preferably in Litigation or Corporate Law.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to establish credibility with attorneys and firm leadership.
- A deep understanding of legal workflows, legal service delivery models, and the day-to-day challenges faced by legal professionals.
- Demonstrated curiosity, conviction, and practical experience applying AI and legal technology to improve legal workflows and client delivery.
- Ability to translate legal insights into clear, workflow-specific value narratives.
- Strong executive presence, legal judgment, and AI fluency.
Nice to Have
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
- Familiarity with legal technology solutions and their applications.
- Knowledge of data analytics and its role in legal decision-making.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary with a U.S. National Base Pay Range of 04,900 -74,700.
- Annual incentive bonus eligibility.
- Flexible working hours to promote a healthy work/life balance.
- Shared parental leave and numerous wellbeing initiatives.
- Opportunity to work with a global leader in legal and business information.
- Professional development opportunities in a rapidly evolving field.
How to Stand Out
- Ensure your resume highlights specific examples of legal workflow improvement and AI application.
- Develop a strong understanding of LexisNexis solutions and their potential applications in law firms.
- Prepare to discuss your experience with legal technology and data analytics.
- Showcase your ability to communicate complex legal and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Be ready to provide examples of how you have driven adoption of new technologies or processes within a law firm.
- Consider creating a portfolio that demonstrates your workflow design and implementation skills.
- During salary negotiations, highlight your unique blend of legal and technical expertise to advocate for a competitive package.
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