Legal Systems Architect
The Legal Systems Architect at Block (formerly Square) is a pivotal role within the company's Legal team, responsible for designing and evolving systems that enhance legal operations through automation, data integration, and AI technologies. This position combines software engineering, system architecture, and legal domain expertise to create scalable and cohesive solutions that improve workflows and operational efficiency. The role requires a high degree of ownership, technical expertise, and adaptability, as the ideal candidate must proactively identify strategic opportunities and develop solutions that align immediate needs with the long-term architectural vision.
Key responsibilities include defining and evolving the architecture of legal systems to ensure scalability and adaptability, leading the design and implementation of AI-driven solutions using platforms like Claude and Harvey, and building integrations across various legal tools such as DocuSign CLM, Brightflag, Tonkean, and AODocs. The role also involves developing APIs, automations, and data pipelines to connect systems and reduce manual effort, leveraging data platforms like Databricks and Snowflake for analytics and AI workflows, and providing technical leadership for eDiscovery and Information Governance workflows. Additionally, the Legal Systems Architect operates as a hands-on technical lead, guiding the long-term evolution of legal systems and influencing how the Legal team approaches technology with a balance of innovation and risk.
Candidates should have 7–10+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or architecture roles, with strong programming skills in languages such as Python or JavaScript. Experience integrating SaaS platforms and APIs is essential, along with hands-on experience with AI tools like Claude, Codex, or Copilot. A deep understanding of legal workflows, including contracts, billing, and discovery, is required, as well as experience with data platforms like Databricks and Snowflake. The ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous environments and adapt to evolving priorities while maintaining long-term system design is crucial.
The compensation for this role ranges from $145,400 to $257,600 annually, depending on experience and location. Benefits include health insurance, retirement savings plans, flexible work hours, flexible time off, and family planning support. Block offers a remote-friendly work environment, allowing employees to work from various locations, including San Francisco, CA, and Dallas, TX.
Block is a global technology company focused on increasing access to the global economy through its foundational teams and brands. The company is committed to building a more inclusive economy where customers have equal access to opportunity, and strives to live by these same values in building its workplace. Block encourages applicants to bring diverse perspectives to the team and offers opportunities for growth and development within the organization.