Legal Engineer, Asset Management & Private Equity

About the Role

This role is a unique blend of legal ops, product specialist, solutions architect, and client relationship management. It’s designed for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, helping sophisticated asset managers, fund counsel teams, and law firms maximize the value of our AI-native platform. If you’re passionate about transforming how legal and compliance work gets done, this is your opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Act as a thought partner to general counsel, chief compliance officers, and fund formation partners, building trusted relationships and identifying high-value opportunities for scaling Legora’s platform across strategies, funds, and jurisdictions.
• Take full ownership of client relationships, from running pilots and onboarding new team members to guiding firm-wide adoption across private equity, private credit, hedge funds, real estate, and infrastructure managers, as well as leading law firms.
• Serve as the voice of asset management users inside Legora, sharing insights that directly inform product development, roadmap priorities, and strategic direction.
• Deliver clear, confident product demos and training to diverse audiences, from general counsel to deal teams, ensuring the platform’s value is brought to life.
• Document best practices from leading asset managers and law firms, contribute to scalable playbooks, and help shape the global growth of this function.
• Help asset management teams navigate the shift to AI, evaluating ROI, mapping its impact on functions like fund formation and regulatory compliance, and addressing industry-specific challenges.
• Navigate the requirements of regulated financial institutions, including confidentiality, information barriers, vendor due diligence, and SEC oversight.
• Partner with deal teams on transaction workflows, building diligence grids, closing checklists, and document review processes for M&A, growth, and venture transactions.

Qualifications

• Hold a law degree (JD or equivalent) with 3+ years of experience in private funds, M&A/ECVC, or regulatory/compliance roles at a law firm, asset management firm, or investment firm.
• Understand asset management contexts, including fund lifecycles, GP/LP dynamics, side letters, regulatory landscapes (Advisers Act, Form ADV, SEC exams), and compliance requirements.
• Bring tech curiosity and product savvy, with the ability to navigate technical conversations around generative AI, implementation, and productivity tools.
• Communicate clearly and confidently across disciplines, translating complex ideas for diverse stakeholders.
• Excel in ambiguous, fast-paced environments, bringing structure to complexity and maintaining a calm, credible presence.
• Proactively evaluate and improve processes using emerging technologies, balancing speed and rigor in high-pressure environments.
• Understand the commercial realities of asset management, including fundraising timelines, investor expectations, and regulatory scrutiny.

Skills

• Strong relationship-building and client management skills.
• Ability to translate client needs into actionable product insights.
• Proficiency in delivering compelling product demos and training sessions.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on process improvement and scalability.
• Self-directed and comfortable managing multiple client relationships simultaneously.
• Attention to detail without sacrificing efficiency or impact.

Pay

Compensation Range: $225K - $325K

Legora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe great teams are built on diversity of thought and experience, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, high-performance culture where everyone can do their best work.