Legal Data Engineer

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented data engineer who shares our passion for applying cutting-edge technology to solve complex legal and business problems and is eager to work collaboratively to pursue the Firm’s strategy for technology-enabled, data-driven client service.  

This position will report to our Director, Legal Technology Development and work closely with other members of our development team to apply modern data standards and data engineering best practices to help us deliver on a portfolio of high impact AI initiatives across the firm. 

What You Will Do: 

• Develop and maintain comprehensive data structures, schemas and models that accurately reflect the firm's legal services, processes and operations 

• Design and implement ontologies that capture legal concepts, relationships, and hierarchies to support semantic search and AI reasoning. 

• Lead the processing and transformation of raw legal data into clean, structured formats usable for AI and analytical purposes. 

• Help develop automated pipelines that ingest, validate, transform, and enrich data from various legal sources, ensuring consistency and high data quality across the board. 

• Create, curate, and manage specialized datasets tailored for AI system evaluation and iterative development. 

• Research and implement emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering, data processing, and legal informatics, ensuring our AI systems remain at the forefront of innovation. 

• Help grow the firm’s capabilities and expertise in AI-enabled services and operations, such as by documenting designs, procedures and guidelines to ensure maintainability and facilitate knowledge sharing. 

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 

• Proven experience (3+ years) working in data engineering or data science, preferably with exposure to legal domain data and legal environments. 

• Strong expertise in database technologies, data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing solutions. 

• Demonstrated experience designing and managing ontologies and schemas, with an appreciation for legal terminologies, processes, and document structures. 

• Proficiency with data-oriented programming languages, frameworks and tools.  

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement & Savings Plan

• Emergency back-up child and adult care

• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Employee recognition and reward programs

• Employee wellness and assistance programs

• Employee discounts and perks

​Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process in the US, contact the Benefits Department by email or by phone at 617-570-1800. To request any disability or neurodivergence related accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process in the UK or Germany, please email the Recruiting Department. Any information you provide will be in the strictest confidence, and only used for the purpose of providing the accommodations needed. Requesting accommodations will not adversely affect the outcome of your application.
 

This position is eligible for overtime: No

The target salary range for this position varies by location and is commensurate with relevant experience: Boston $115,800 - $173,700 | Los Angeles $121,600 - $182,400 | New York $121,600 - $182,400 | Philadelphia $108,800 - $163,300 | San Francisco $129,700 - $194,500 | Santa Monica $121,600 - $182,400 | Silicon Valley $129,700 - $194,500 | Washington DC $115,800 - $173,700