Ready to Help Shape the Future of Legal Tech?! At Litera, we don’t just build software, we transform how the world’s top law firms operate. Every day, we Raise The Bar for what’s possible through AI, innovation, and solutions that power millions of legal professionals worldwide.
If you’re energized by scale, real impact, and meaningful challenges, you’ll feel right at home here. This is a hybrid role can be based in any of the following locations with the expectations to be in office at least 3 days a week for collaboration and connection.
Office Locations: As Manager, Legal Knowledge Engineering, you’ll lead the development of one or more of Litera’s legal tech products. You’ll guide a team of Legal Knowledge Engineering Associates, oversee testing outcomes, and help shape how our products extract meaningful insights from legal documents. You’ll also experiment with prompting large language models (LLMs) and define rigorous testing standards to ensure our AI solutions are accurate, reliable, and impactful.
Working with our product/engineering/design teams to help set the vision for new legal tech products and features within Kira and the rest of Litera. Experimenting and testing Generative AI to ensure our products are built the best they can be. Designing, conducting and analyzing robust AI testing.
Maintain a thorough understanding of developments in your legal domain and continuously identify new opportunities to build into the products. 4+ years practicing transactional law (large law firm, in-house, or legal service provider) ~ Hands‑on experience working with AI — prompting, training, or building AI-driven products JD,
with admission to the bar in at least one state/province ~ Strong interest in legal technology and artificial intelligence ~ Experience with legal operations, program management, or contract management systems is a plus Previous experience working at a tech company, before or after practicing law Comfort experimenting with new or unfamiliar technology, including "vibe coding" Strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities independently AI-driven innovation. Work at the intersection of legal technology, customer outcomes, and cutting‑edge AI. This role is also eligible to participate in a company bonus plan.
In addition to base salary, Litera offers a comprehensive advantages package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and incentive and recognition programs. The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000 CAD. Actual compensation is determined by factors including education, work experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications.
Litera offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company contribution, and incentive and recognition programs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Litera is a fast‑growing software company and one of the leading legal technology suppliers in the world. Serving more than 90% of the world's largest law firms, our software is used by hundreds of thousands of lawyers every day. As a company recognized as one of the best places to work, we believe professional development, rewards programs, open communication, and transparent leadership all contribute to a unique and open work environment.
📌 Manager, Legal Knowledge Engineering (Toronto)
🏢 KIRA
📍 Toronto