Senior Software Engineer

Location

New York City

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Engineering & Product Engineering

Compensation

• $200K – $300K • Offers Equity

About Us

Legora is on a mission: to redefine how legal work gets done. From the very start we have been very clear about the fact that we are not building a solution for lawyers, we are building it with them, because it is the only way to make sure it gets done the right way; working side‑by‑side every step of the way.

Our AI‑native workspace empowers legal professionals not just to work faster – but to ask better questions, unlock new insights. Every day, we push the boundaries of legal tech to make complex processes smarter, faster, and more human. From thousands of documents analysed in minutes to intelligent workflows designed in collaboration with leading practices, we’re turning possibility into reality.

Today we are trusted by global firms like Cleary Gottlieb, Goodwin, Bird & Bird and Linklaters in over 40 countries, but we have no plans on stopping here. We ship fast, we iterate effectively, and we scale rapidly – not by accident, but by design.

When you join Legora, you become part of a team that believes "good enough" isn’t good enough and that the way to win is together, by empowering lawyers to do their best work with technology that truly understands them. If you’re excited by building from first principles, working with exceptional people, and accelerating change in a high‑stakes, high‑impact domain—then this is the moment and the place.

We’re not just shaping the future of legal tech — we’re defining it. Ready to join us in building the intelligent future of law?

About the Role

We are building a new, high‑impact engineering hub in the heart of New York City and are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our founding team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical direction, culture, and execution standards of a rapidly growing division.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be entrusted with significant technical ownership and autonomy. We are looking for engineers who thrive on end‑to‑end execution, from concept to deployment, in a fast‑paced environment. This role demands a high level of technical mastery, the ability to operate independently, and a relentless focus on delivering high‑quality, impactful results.

What you will be doing:

• Take full ownership of critical features and services, driving the entire software development lifecycle with minimal supervision.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy highly performant, scalable, and resilient software systems.
• Contribute significantly to technical architecture discussions, making sound, data‑driven decisions that balance speed, reliability, and maintainability.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate ambiguous requirements into well‑defined technical solutions.
• This is an onsite‑only position at our new New York engineering hub, fostering tight‑knit collaboration and rapid execution.

Who you are

• A passionate engineer with several years of experience building great products using cutting‑edge technologies.
• You feel comfortable working across the entire tech stack, with focus on backend development.
• You’re autonomous and take pride in the code you write.
• You’re a problem solver who’s not afraid to come up with creative solutions and think holistically about software architecture.
• Someone who enjoys being in the office 5 days a week. A key component of Legora’s success has been in‑person collaboration and we want you to be part of that.
• Experience in infrastructure and integrations is a big plus.

What's in it for you

• Competitive package: Comprehensive salary, benefits, and tools for success.
• Meaningful work: Your efforts shape how thousands of lawyers use AI daily.
• In‑person environment: New York City, Chicago, Denver, and Houston office designed for ambitious builders.
• Benefits & Perks: We invest in our people with a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits package:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
    • Multiple medical plan options through Aetna and Kaiser Permanente
    • HSA or Healthcare FSA (based on plan selection)
    • Dental plans via MetLife
    • Vision coverage through VSP Vision Care
  • Family Support
    • Generous parental leave
    • Free access to Maven Clinic
    • Dependent Care FSA
    • Free One Medical membership for employees and dependents
  • Additional Perks
    • Pre‑tax commuter benefits
    • Life Insurance + STD/LTD
    • 401(K) with generous company match
    • Unlimited PTO
    • Robust voluntary benefits, including identity protection (via Aura), legal coverage through MetLife, pet savings programs, and more

Legora is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Legora, we believe great teams are built on diversity of thought and experience. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive, high‑performance culture where everyone can do their best work. We welcome people of all backgrounds and don’t discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation Range: $200K - $300K