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Manager, Legal Knowledge Engineering
@ KIRA INC.
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Litera's KIRA INC. is hiring a Manager, Legal Knowledge Engineering to lead development of legal tech products and a team of Legal Knowledge Engineering Associates. The work covers setting product vision, prompting and testing large language models, and defining AI testing standards. The role is full-time, hybrid with at least 3 office days a week, and pays $150,000 to $180,000 CAD for Canadian applicants.
Pay:
$150,000–$180,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead Legal Knowledge Engineering Associates team
- Create prompts for accurate document information extraction
- Design and analyze robust AI testing
- Set vision for new legal tech products with product and engineering teams
- Track legal domain developments to identify product opportunities
Requirements summary:
- 4+ years practicing transactional law
- Hands-on AI experience: prompting, training or building AI products
- JD with bar admission in at least one state or province
- Strong interest in legal technology and AI
- Excellent written and verbal communication and client service skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Bar admission in at least one state or province |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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KIRA INC.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
Job Description
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.
Where You’ll Work
Hybrid: 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: Toronto, Denver, Raleigh, Holmdel (NJ), Philadelphia, Chicago
Why this Role Matters
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.
What You'll Deliver
- 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.
- Creating prompts to allow for the accurate extraction of information from a document set.
- 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.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, gain efficiencies, and share best practices.
What You'll Bring
Must-Haves:
- 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
- Strong client service skills with excellent written and verbal communication
- Experience with legal operations, program management, or contract management systems is a plus
Nice to Haves:
- Previous experience working at a tech company, before or after practicing law
- A track record of spotting workflow inefficiencies and finding ways to fix them
- 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
We know great candidates don't always check every box. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Experience
- A team that shows up. Work alongside people who collaborate, support one another, and lead with integrity.
- Global Reach. Partner with teams around the world to solve complex challenges that matter.
- Real opportunity for growth. Expand your impact through meaningful stretch opportunities, visibility and career development.
- AI-driven innovation. Work at the intersection of legal technology, customer outcomes, and cutting-edge AI.
Pay Transparency for Colorado, New Jersey, & Illinois Applicants
The base salary range for this role is $110,000 to $130,000 USD. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, education, and other relevant qualifications. This role is also eligible to participate in a company bonus plan. In addition to base salary, Litera offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and incentive and recognition programs. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Pay Transparency Notice for Canada Only Applicants:
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. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
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Litera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Litera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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