Legal Systems Engineer

Block

Bay Area, CA, United States
Zone a: $171,800 - $257,600; zone b: $159,800 - $2...
On-site
7-10+ years software engineering experience
Python or javascript programming skills
Experience integrating saas platforms and apis
Block is seeking a Legal Systems Engineer to design and implement innovative systems for their legal team, leveraging software engineering and AI to enhance workflows. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering and legal processes, with a focus on automation and data integration

Job Summary

  • This role leads the design and evolution of systems that power Legal, combining software engineering, system architecture, and legal domain expertise.
  • The position requires building and overseeing integrations across DocuSign CLM, Brightflag, Tonkean, and AODocs while developing APIs and automations to reduce manual effort.
  • Block offers a market-based pay range up to $257,600 USD for Zone A locations along with benefits including remote work options and flexible time off.

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Block is seeking a Legal Systems Engineer to design and implement innovative systems for their legal team, leveraging software engineering and AI to enhance workflows. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering and legal processes, with a focus on automation and data integration.

Salary

Zone A: $171,800 - $257,600; Zone B: $159,800 - $239,600; Zone C: $151,200 - $226,800; Zone D: $142,600 - $213,800

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7-10+ years software engineering experience
  • Python or JavaScript programming skills
  • Experience integrating SaaS platforms and APIs
  • Hands-on AI tools experience like Claude or Copilot
  • Deep ELM/eBilling experience with Brightflag preferred
  • Strong eDiscovery experience with EDRM lifecycle
  • Experience with data platforms like Databricks or Snowflake

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous environments
  • Understanding of legal workflows including contracts and billing
  • Strategic approach to solving complex operational challenges
  • Proactive identification of strategic opportunities
  • Technical leadership for information governance workflows

Key Requirements

  • 7–10+ years in software engineering or architecture roles
  • Strong programming skills in Python or JavaScript
  • Deep experience with ELM/eBilling and eDiscovery (EDRM)
  • Experience with data platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake

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