Head of Legal Engineering, AMER

Harvey

Lead Harvey's Legal Engineering teams in the Americas while building systems for exceptional customer outcomes. Partner with various departments to drive execution and performance.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $400,000 - $450,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Vault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, develop, and scale a team of Legal Engineering Managers and their organizations serving Harvey's law firm customers.
Build the systems, processes, and operating mechanisms that enable Legal Engineering to deliver exceptional customer outcomes at scale.
Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, Customer Success, and Operations to align priorities and drive execution across the business.
Act as a trusted advisor to law firm leaders and an influential partner to senior stakeholders across Harvey.
Drive organizational performance through effective planning, resource management, talent development, and operational excellence.
Help define the future of Legal Engineering and how Harvey partners with the world's leading law firms.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer with 9+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
Experience practicing law at a top-tier law firm (Vault 50 or equivalent) and/or in-house at a F500 or leading tech company, with significant client-facing experience.
Experience leading managers and manager-led organizations, not solely individual contributors.
Demonstrated success building and scaling high-performing teams in complex, fast-paced environments.
Experience owning organizational systems, processes, and operating models.
Proven ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships and drive results across multiple stakeholders.
Strong track record of managing upward and influencing senior leaders.
Experience representing an organization externally and building trusted relationships with executive-level stakeholders.
Deep understanding of law firm operations, legal workflows, and the legal technology landscape.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits (401k match up to 4%)
Flexible PTO

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Soft Skills

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