Head of AMER Legal Engineering (In-House)

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

As Head of AMER Legal Engineering, you will lead and scale the in‑house Legal Engineering organization across the Americas, building the processes and systems that enable high‑impact client outcomes. You will partner with product, engineering, sales and operations leaders while acting as a trusted advisor to senior legal stakeholders.

Role Snapshot

• Lead & scale Legal Engineering manager team
• Design & implement operating processes
• Drive cross‑functional execution
• Partner with product, engineering, sales & ops
• Shape legal‑tech strategy for the Americas
• Develop talent & manage performance

Must-Have Requirements

• Qualified lawyer (post‑qualification)
• 9+ years post‑qualification legal experience
• Experience leading manager‑led organizations
• Experience building/ scaling organizational systems and processes
• Strong cross‑functional partnership ability
• Post‑qualification legal practice
• Managerial leadership of legal engineering teams
• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree
• Bar admission

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Legal technology or legal innovation experience
• High‑growth technology company background
• Leadership of globally distributed teams
• Experience leading teams outside traditional law‑department hierarchy
• Legal technology
• High‑growth technology environment
• Globally distributed team leadership

Work Setup

• Location: New York, United States
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility
• Travel requirement
• Security clearance

What You'll Likely Work On

• Lead, develop and grow Legal Engineering managers and their teams serving in‑house customers
• Build systems, processes and operating mechanisms that enable scalable delivery
• Partner with product, engineering, sales, customer success and operations to align priorities
• Serve as trusted advisor to legal department leaders and senior stakeholders
• Drive performance through planning, resource management and talent development
• Define the future of Legal Engineering and Harvey’s partnership with corporate legal departments

Good Fit If You Have

• Background at a top‑tier law firm (Vault 50) or F500 in‑house legal team
• Proven record scaling high‑performing teams in fast‑paced environments
• Experience with legal technology or legal operations
• Leadership of globally distributed teams
• Experience in a high‑growth technology company