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
Deep elm/ebilling experience with brightflag
Block is seeking a Legal Systems Engineer to lead the design and evolution of legal systems, focusing on automation, data integration, and AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering and a solid understanding of legal workflows

Job Summary

  • This role leads the design and evolution of systems that power Legal by combining software engineering, system architecture, and legal domain expertise.
  • The position requires defining and implementing solutions leveraging AI platforms such as Claude, Harvey, and internal LLMs to improve legal workflows at scale.
  • Block offers a market-based pay range from $142,600 to $257,600 USD depending on location zone, along with benefits including remote work options and flexible time off.

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Block is seeking a Legal Systems Engineer to lead the design and evolution of legal systems, focusing on automation, data integration, and AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering and a solid understanding of legal workflows.

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
  • Deep ELM/eBilling experience with Brightflag
  • Strong eDiscovery experience and EDRM lifecycle
  • Experience integrating SaaS platforms and APIs
  • Hands-on AI tools experience like Claude or Copilot
  • Data platform experience with Databricks or Snowflake

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous environments
  • Understanding of legal workflows for contracts and billing
  • Strategic approach to solving complex operational challenges
  • Experience building scalable production-ready AI solutions
  • Technical leadership guiding long-term system evolution

Key Requirements

  • 7–10+ years in software or systems engineering roles
  • Strong programming skills in Python or JavaScript
  • Deep experience with ELM/eBilling and Brightflag preferred
  • Strong eDiscovery experience covering EDRM lifecycle
  • Experience with data platforms like Databricks or Snowflake

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