Job Description
Ovii's Interpretation of the Role
We are hiring a Legal Engineer Manager in London to lead a team of legal engineers who drive pre‑sales engagements across EMEA. You will combine legal expertise, AI‑product knowledge, and sales strategy to win "legal" deals and shape product direction.
Role Snapshot
- Lead & develop Legal Engineers
- Own pre‑sales legal engineering function
- Partner with sales & GTM leadership
- Deliver tailored demos & discovery sessions
- Provide customer insights to product & marketing
- Hybrid London base with occasional travel
Must-Have Requirements
- Qualified lawyer (7+ PQE)
- Prior team management experience
- Deep familiarity with legal technology and AI tools
- Strong commercial instincts
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Legal practice (PQE)
- Team management
- Law degree (JD, LLB or equivalent)
Nice-to-Have Signals
- Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment
Work Setup
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Work mode: HYBRID
- Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
- Travel: Occasional travel to customer and company offices
- Employment type: Full-Time
Not Specified in JD
- Visa sponsorship
- Salary range
- Remote eligibility
- Education requirement specifics beyond law degree
- Certifications
- Relocation
- Notice period
- Security clearance
- Coding test
- Portfolio
- GitHub
- Writing sample
- Cover letter
What You'll Likely Work On
- Set performance expectations, coach, and grow a high‑trust Legal Engineer team
- Ensure demos, discovery calls, and deal support meet top‑quality standards
- Collaborate with Account Executives and GTM leaders to prioritize pipeline and craft deal strategies
- Engage prospective law‑firm and in‑house attorneys to uncover workflow challenges
- Feed field insights into product positioning, roadmap, and go‑to‑market plans
- Lead product demonstrations tailored to specific practice groups and legal teams
- Act as the Voice of the Customer, shaping sales tactics and product improvements
- Travel occasionally to customer sites and company offices
Good Fit If You Have
- Proven ability to build and scale high‑performing teams
- Strong commercial instincts and comfort speaking with senior legal stakeholders
- Passion for AI‑driven legal technology and fast‑moving environments
Skills
- Law qualification (JD/LLB or equivalent)
- 7+ years post‑qualification legal experience (PQE)
- Team leadership & talent development
- Legal tech & AI platform expertise
- Consultative pre‑sales discovery
- Executive stakeholder communication
- Commercial acumen
- Comfort in fast‑paced high‑growth environment