Legal Engineer Jobs
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Description
- Deep, hands-on knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (Azure, Google Cloud, or AWS) and of Microsoft Power Platform
- Experience designing API-led and event-driven integrations and modernizing legacy mainframe systems
- Ability to partner with Product Managers and the managing Product Director to turn business, legal, safety, and risk needs into target architectures and phased roadmaps Practical experience designing secure, supportable AI-enabled solutions and workflow automation
- Leads requirements management, software engineering, system testing, and acceptance testing activities across all stages and iterations for complex software development and integration initiatives.
- Assists with the organization's selection, adaptation, and adoption of new models, methods, and tools. Collaborates with parties involved in product, systems or service design.
- May own high value services and/or products. Leads the definition, documentation, and successful completion of large projects within business objectives and resource constraints, ensuring adherence to agreed enterprise architectures, and the application of effective change-, release-, risk-, and quality-management processes.
- Drafts and maintains software support processes and documentation. Prioritizes and diagnoses incidents, investigates and resolves complex issues, leads root cause analysis, and proposes corrective actions. Conducts application licensing, security, backup, and disaster recovery verification initiatives.
- Develops system and acceptance testing criteria related to functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, features, business processes, and business rules. Designs, specifies and executes test cases and scenarios.
- Plans and leads user experience design activities for large programs and products, providing expert advice to ensure that usability, accessibility, and visual design requirements are satisfied.
- Develops, maintains, and applies tools and documentation to track, log and maintain accurate and complete system information. Audits complex software systems for adherence to configuration standards.
- Plans, organizes, conducts, and oversees assigned quality and safety assurance assessments involving complex systems and cross-functional teams. Provides expert advice to assurance activities.
- Manages operational relationships with suppliers to ensure potential disputes or conflicts are raised and resolved.
- Contributes technical elements of RFP/RFIs and negotiates contract terms and SLAs. Manages suppliers to meet key performance indicators.
- Continuously develops and maintains personal knowledge of software engineering practices, emerging trends, and technologies.
- Provides technical advice to project teams and mentors less experienced staff to foster talent development.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS).
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Must possess a minimum at least one of the following professional certifications in the subject domain, including but not limited to: Certified Scrum Developer (CSD), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), Amazon Certified: AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP)
Technical Skills
- Hands-on programming experience in a business setting
- Proficiency in at least one software engineering methodology, including but not limited to: Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, Extreme Programming (XP), Kanban, Lean, Rapid Application Development (RAD)
- Experience applying a structured validation and testing method, including but not limited to: Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Regression Testing
- Collaboration skills to ensure design specifications are seamlessly implemented by the development team
- Familiarity with version control
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and navigate organizational ambiguity
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Technical Skills
- A software engineering industry certification, examples: Certified Scrum Developer (CSD), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), Amazon Certified: AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP)
- Programming experience with the following language(s): Job Specific (e.g Ruby, Python, Java, C++, COBOL, etc)
- Familiarity with the following vendor-specific platforms: Job Specific (e.g. Azure, Windows Server platforms, RESTful APIs, or Linux)
Critical Technical Skills
- Proven ability to architect complex enterprise solutions end-to-end, including application architecture, cloud platforms, APIs, integrations, data flows, security, identity and access management, scalability, resiliency, observability, and non-functional requirements.
- Strong hands-on expertise across modern enterprise technologies and modernization patterns, including Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Power Platform, API-led integration, workflow automation, data platforms, reporting, application lifecycle management, and AI-enabled solution patterns.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex business, legal, safety, risk, and operational requirements into target architectures, solution options, technical designs, implementation roadmaps, and actionable delivery requirements, while evaluating tradeoffs, technical debt, feasibility, and delivery risk.
- Skilled in leading technical discovery, solution design, architecture reviews, integration planning, CI/CD, DevSecOps and deployment strategy, technical risk assessment, testing readiness, and implementation support, while resolving cross-system dependencies and driving sound architectural decisions across internal teams and vendors.
- Strong product orchestration capability, including partnering with Product Managers and the managing Product Director on demand evaluation, prioritization, solution feasibility, investment decisions, backlog readiness, release planning, business and program justifications, and delivery alignment.
- Ability to operate as a senior independent technical contributor while coordinating architects, engineers, Technical Business Analysts, vendors, security teams, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to maintain technical quality, resolve dependencies, and sustain delivery momentum.
- Strong delivery and innovation discipline, including JIRA and ServiceNow ALM quality, backlog and reporting accuracy, identification of architectural and operational risks, and championing practical AI, automation, modernization, and continuous improvement opportunities that are secure, scalable, and supportable.
Competencies
Core Competency
Proficiency Level
Competency Definition
Cultivates Innovation
Adept
Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
Customer Focus
Adept
Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
Communicates Effectively
Expert
Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Tech Savvy
Advanced
Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications
Technical Skills
Advanced
Specialized knowledge and expertise on tools, programs, domains, platforms, and products used for specific tasks
Values Diversity
Advanced
Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
Collaborates
Expert
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Other Information
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Description
- Deep, hands-on knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (Azure, Google Cloud, or AWS) and of Microsoft Power Platform
- Experience designing API-led and event-driven integrations and modernizing legacy mainframe systems
- Ability to partner with Product Managers and the managing Product Director to turn business, legal, safety, and risk needs into target architectures and phased roadmaps Practical experience designing secure, supportable AI-enabled solutions and workflow automation
- Leads requirements management, software engineering, system testing, and acceptance testing activities across all stages and iterations for complex software development and integration initiatives.
- Assists with the organization's selection, adaptation, and adoption of new models, methods, and tools. Collaborates with parties involved in product, systems or service design.
- May own high value services and/or products. Leads the definition, documentation, and successful completion of large projects within business objectives and resource constraints, ensuring adherence to agreed enterprise architectures, and the application of effective change-, release-, risk-, and quality-management processes.
- Drafts and maintains software support processes and documentation. Prioritizes and diagnoses incidents, investigates and resolves complex issues, leads root cause analysis, and proposes corrective actions. Conducts application licensing, security, backup, and disaster recovery verification initiatives.
- Develops system and acceptance testing criteria related to functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, features, business processes, and business rules. Designs, specifies and executes test cases and scenarios.
- Plans and leads user experience design activities for large programs and products, providing expert advice to ensure that usability, accessibility, and visual design requirements are satisfied.
- Develops, maintains, and applies tools and documentation to track, log and maintain accurate and complete system information. Audits complex software systems for adherence to configuration standards.
- Plans, organizes, conducts, and oversees assigned quality and safety assurance assessments involving complex systems and cross-functional teams. Provides expert advice to assurance activities.
- Manages operational relationships with suppliers to ensure potential disputes or conflicts are raised and resolved.
- Contributes technical elements of RFP/RFIs and negotiates contract terms and SLAs. Manages suppliers to meet key performance indicators.
- Continuously develops and maintains personal knowledge of software engineering practices, emerging trends, and technologies.
- Provides technical advice to project teams and mentors less experienced staff to foster talent development.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS).
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Must possess a minimum at least one of the following professional certifications in the subject domain, including but not limited to: Certified Scrum Developer (CSD), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), Amazon Certified: AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP)
Technical Skills
- Hands-on programming experience in a business setting
- Proficiency in at least one software engineering methodology, including but not limited to: Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, Extreme Programming (XP), Kanban, Lean, Rapid Application Development (RAD)
- Experience applying a structured validation and testing method, including but not limited to: Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, Regression Testing
- Collaboration skills to ensure design specifications are seamlessly implemented by the development team
- Familiarity with version control
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and navigate organizational ambiguity
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Technical Skills
- A software engineering industry certification, examples: Certified Scrum Developer (CSD), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), Amazon Certified: AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP)
- Programming experience with the following language(s): Job Specific (e.g Ruby, Python, Java, C++, COBOL, etc)
- Familiarity with the following vendor-specific platforms: Job Specific (e.g. Azure, Windows Server platforms, RESTful APIs, or Linux)
Critical Technical Skills
- Proven ability to architect complex enterprise solutions end-to-end, including application architecture, cloud platforms, APIs, integrations, data flows, security, identity and access management, scalability, resiliency, observability, and non-functional requirements.
- Strong hands-on expertise across modern enterprise technologies and modernization patterns, including Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Power Platform, API-led integration, workflow automation, data platforms, reporting, application lifecycle management, and AI-enabled solution patterns.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex business, legal, safety, risk, and operational requirements into target architectures, solution options, technical designs, implementation roadmaps, and actionable delivery requirements, while evaluating tradeoffs, technical debt, feasibility, and delivery risk.
- Skilled in leading technical discovery, solution design, architecture reviews, integration planning, CI/CD, DevSecOps and deployment strategy, technical risk assessment, testing readiness, and implementation support, while resolving cross-system dependencies and driving sound architectural decisions across internal teams and vendors.
- Strong product orchestration capability, including partnering with Product Managers and the managing Product Director on demand evaluation, prioritization, solution feasibility, investment decisions, backlog readiness, release planning, business and program justifications, and delivery alignment.
- Ability to operate as a senior independent technical contributor while coordinating architects, engineers, Technical Business Analysts, vendors, security teams, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to maintain technical quality, resolve dependencies, and sustain delivery momentum.
- Strong delivery and innovation discipline, including JIRA and ServiceNow ALM quality, backlog and reporting accuracy, identification of architectural and operational risks, and championing practical AI, automation, modernization, and continuous improvement opportunities that are secure, scalable, and supportable.
Competencies
Core Competency
Proficiency Level
Competency Definition
Cultivates Innovation
Adept
Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
Customer Focus
Adept
Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
Communicates Effectively
Expert
Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Tech Savvy
Advanced
Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications
Technical Skills
Advanced
Specialized knowledge and expertise on tools, programs, domains, platforms, and products used for specific tasks
Values Diversity
Advanced
Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
Collaborates
Expert
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Other Information
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Who's Hiring
- HARVEY21
- Legora9
- Thomson Reuters5
- OpenAI3
- Filevine3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software14
- Law & Legal Services1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in legal engineer jobs.
- JD, law degree, or equivalent legal training combined with software engineering experience
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, JavaScript, or SQL
- Experience with contract lifecycle management or document automation platforms
- Knowledge of legal operations workflows including e-discovery, compliance, and regulatory review
- Ability to interpret and draft legal documentation including agreements, policies, and terms of service
- Familiarity with data privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or HIPAA compliance requirements
Tips for Your Legal Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to legal tech stacks
Highlight specific tools you've used: contract lifecycle management platforms, document automation software, or e-discovery systems. Hiring managers for legal engineer roles want to see hands-on tool experience, not just familiarity with legal processes or general software engineering.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists legal engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Demonstrate your cross-functional writing skills
Legal engineers are expected to translate technical specs into legal language and vice versa. Include a resume line or portfolio sample showing you've written or reviewed documentation that crossed both domains, such as API terms, data processing agreements, or workflow specs.
Target postings that mix JD and engineering keywords
Job titles vary widely: legal engineer, legal technologist, law and technology specialist. Search for postings that mention both programming languages or platforms and legal practice areas, since those signal the hybrid role you're built for.
Prepare for a two-panel interview structure
Many legal engineer interviews involve a separate conversation with the legal team and the engineering or product team. Practice explaining the same project or decision in both technical and legal terms so each panel sees the side of your skill set that matters most to them.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Legal engineer roles differ sharply in whether you own systems end-to-end or support existing tooling. In your offer discussions, clarify autonomy, ownership of legal tech roadmap decisions, and access to external counsel resources before accepting.
Legal Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most legal engineers?
HARVEY, Legora, and Thomson Reuters are hiring the most legal engineers right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at legal tech companies and large enterprises building in-house legal operations functions.
How many legal engineer jobs are remote?
About 93% of legal engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the document-centric and platform-driven nature of the work. Contract automation and legal operations roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring regular collaboration with litigation or regulatory teams are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a legal engineer?
Most legal engineers build their background by combining legal training, such as a JD or paralegal certification, with software development skills through bootcamps, self-study, or a computer science degree. From there, gaining hands-on experience with contract automation tools, legal databases, or compliance platforms is essential. Many enter through legal operations roles or software engineering positions at law firms before moving fully into the legal engineer title.
Can you get a legal engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level legal engineer roles exist, particularly at legal tech startups and in-house legal departments building out new operations functions. Candidates with strong legal internships paired with demonstrated coding projects, or engineering backgrounds with coursework or certifications in law and compliance, are competitive. Building a portfolio that shows you can automate a legal workflow or draft a data processing agreement from scratch strengthens an entry-level application significantly.
What does the legal engineer interview process look like?
Legal engineer interviews typically involve a screening call focused on your background across both legal and technical domains, followed by a technical assessment covering coding or platform configuration, and a separate legal review where you may be asked to analyze a contract clause or compliance scenario. Final rounds often include a panel with both legal and engineering stakeholders, each evaluating their respective side of your skill set.
Where can I find and apply to legal engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to legal engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background in contract automation, legal operations, or regulatory technology, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience level and preferred work arrangement.
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