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About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer (Legal), you will act as the connective interface between legal professionals and the engineering team, developing software solutions by studying information needs and following the software development lifecycle. You will write secure code, manage technical debt, build scalable solutions, and evaluate non-deterministic AI outputs for legal accuracy. You will also mentor junior engineers and deliver end-to-end technical solutions for legal clients.

Responsibilities

Act as the connective interface between legal professionals and the engineering team, anticipating and interpreting their needs, identifying and delivering solutions that leverage the right technologies, while establishing strong, ongoing customer relationships.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and AI engineers, breaking down customer requirements into work the team can execute, and continuously updating your knowledge of state-of-the-art development tools, AI techniques, and legal technology trends.
Develop software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with legal users, investigating problem areas, and following the software development lifecycle — from system specifications through documentation and demonstration.
Write clean, secure code to established specifications, managing technical debt and building scalable solutions through DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code, and robust unit testing (TDD).
Evaluate non-deterministic AI outputs for legal accuracy, relevance, and reliability, applying advanced legal prompt/loop engineering to optimize AI solution performance in partnership with legal and product teams.
Mentor and guide junior software engineers through code reviews, advice, coaching, and training on modern technologies, including legal-domain AI applications, while leading routine projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Deliver end-to-end technical solutions for multiple products or complex projects for legal clients, leading routine projects with manageable risks and resources, and solving complex problems with minimal guidance.
Work in a hybrid capacity from an assigned office location, with occasional (and rare) travel to customer sites as needed.

Requirements

A JD or formal legal training, or equivalent depth of experience in a legal practice environment, with fluency in legal terminology from working directly within or alongside legal teams.
5+ years of software engineering experience, with proficiency in Python and a track record of building production-grade software.
Strong understanding of AI/LLM evaluation methodologies, along with strong prompt engineering skills — the ability to design, iterate, and optimize LLM prompts for specialized legal domain tasks.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly with both lawyers and engineers on technical and legal concepts alike.
Comfort working independently, navigating ambiguity, and presenting at client workshops or knowledge-sharing sessions in a fast-paced environment.
A growth mindset and adaptability in a rapidly evolving technology landscape, with the ability to mentor others using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Experience with legal platforms or SaaS solutions is a plus.

Skills

Python
AI/LLM evaluation methodologies
Prompt engineering
DevOps practices
Infrastructure as Code
TDD (Test-Driven Development)
Agile/Scrum methodologies

Location

Hybrid
New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and/or Irvine, CA
McLean, VA
Washington, DC

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
5+ years of software engineering experience

Education Level

JD or formal legal training, or equivalent depth of experience in a legal practice environment

Salary/Compensations

$109,000 USD - $203,000 USD (for specific US locations)
$94,900 USD - $176,300 USD (for other US locations)
$105,000 CAD - $155,000 CAD (for Ontario, Canada)

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working environment
Flex My Way policies
Work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Career Development and Growth opportunities
Grow My Way programming
Skills-first approach
Industry Competitive Benefits
Flexible vacation
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
Access to the Headspace app
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee incentive programs
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
Competitive 401k plan with company match
Competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Sabbatical leave
Optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance
Optional life and AD&D insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Fitness reimbursement
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit
Access to 529 Plan
Commuter benefits
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives

About the Company

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions.
We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media.
Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency.
Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.
We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments.
At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them.
Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.

Equal Opportunity

As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.
Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace.
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