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Founding Head of Engineering (AI Legal Tech)

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Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United StatesFull-time - Lead (7-10 years)0 applicantsCloses Jun 15, 2026

Salary

USD 158,151 - 158,151 / year

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Job description

Role overview

We are a fast-growing legal tech startup building the first AI-powered legal platform for small to midsize businesses. Our solution combines AI, legal expertise, and an expert feedback loop to deliver high-quality legal work at a fraction of traditional costs. As Founding Head of Engineering, you'll lead the technical vision and hands-on development of agentic AI systems.

This is a strategic leadership role requiring both technical depth and the ability to scale engineering operations from the ground up. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in AI/ML development and leadership in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the vision and development of agentic AI solutions for legal services
  • Build and manage a technical team to deliver AI-powered legal products
  • Design and implement scalable architecture for AI systems
  • Collaborate with legal experts to ensure compliance and accuracy

Requirements

  • 7+ years leading AI/ML development teams
  • Proven experience with agentic AI systems and deployment
  • Strong background in software engineering and product development
  • Track record of scaling technical operations in high-growth startups

Benefits

  • Equity package for key leadership role
  • Fast-paced, mission-driven environment
  • Competitive compensation with performance incentives
  • Opportunity to shape legal tech innovation

Keywords

AIagentic AIlegal techengineering leadershipAI developmentcompliancelegal automationproduct development