Senior Legal Engineer
About Ontra
Ontra is the leader in AI-powered solutions for the private markets. Powered by industry-leading AI, data from over 2 million contracts, and a global network of legal professionals, Ontra automates critical private market workflows across the fund lifecycle. Ontra’s solutions transform unstructured data trapped in static documents into actionable intelligence, enabling firms to accelerate contracts, streamline compliance, and automate entity management. Trusted by more than 1,000 global GPs, investment banks, law firms, and advisors – including nine of the top ten PEI-ranked firms worldwide – Ontra helps firms focus on what’s important.
Our Culture
Ontra is a remote-first company that values the power of connection. We find innovative ways to stay connected, both virtually and in person. By promoting ownership, inspiring creativity, and championing collaboration, Ontra enables you to shape your impact and growth. Our commitment to innovation extends beyond our technology; it’s embedded in our culture, and AI plays a crucial role in everything we do.
Our culture is one where belonging is the cornerstone of every interaction, rooted in acceptance and respect for all. Our commitment to inclusion begins at the application process, ensuring a fair and equitable hiring experience that values the unique contributions you bring from day one.
About the Role
Ontra is seeking a Senior Legal Engineer reporting to our Associate Director, Legal Intelligence.
For this job, we are currently only hiring candidates based in the United States. For more information on where we employ, please see below.
We’re looking for someone excited to collaborate with product teams and customers to develop innovative legal tech solutions, create and deliver comprehensive enablement materials, monitor industry trends to keep our products cutting-edge, and spearhead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency using AI.
If you are a detail-oriented systems thinker who thrives in multidisciplinary environments, adapts quickly, and takes ownership in building and optimizing processes while driving results through strong collaboration and commercial insight, we’d love to get to know you!
What You’ll Do
Product Development Collaboration: Work closely with the Product organization to develop and refine new products and features, ensuring they align with client needs and industry standards.
Enablement Material Creation: Develop and deliver training materials such as webinars, 1:1 training, and self-directed courses to educate Ontra employees and legal network members.
Market Monitoring: Keep an eye on relevant markets, including legal tech, private funds, and big law to inform product enhancements and industry alignment.
Efficiency Initiatives: Drive operational efficiency and reduce onboarding costs by piloting new initiatives and embracing creative AI-first solutions.
Stakeholder Consultation: Act as a technical subject matter expert by providing consulting support on multiple projects, participating in meetings with product managers, development teams, and clients.
What You’ll Bring
Relevant Experience: 4+ years of directly relevant legal experience with a focus on transactional law. Private credit experience is a plus.
Educational Background: Possession of a JD, LLM, or LLB, with US qualifications preferred but not mandatory.
Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities; prior experience in a customer-facing role is advantageous.
Technological Enthusiasm: A strong interest and enthusiasm for technology and its integration in legal practice.
Organizational and Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated organizational excellence and high ownership, with a proactive approach to building systems, problem-solving, teamwork, and results orientation.
Pay Transparency
Ontra takes individual candidate location, experience, and skills into consideration when determining compensation. The base pay range is listed below. Some positions may be eligible for additional compensation, such as commission, variable compensation, profits interest units, or other equity-based compensation, which are not included in the below base pay range.
If you are selected to participate in our interview process, your Talent Acquisition Partner will share more details about the total compensation package for the role.
Compensation
Base Pay Range: $192K – $268K • Offers Equity
Hiring Locations
We currently hire exclusively in the locations listed below. Select jobs may have more specific location requirements due to business needs.
United States
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington
APAC
Hong Kong
EMEA
United Kingdom
Benefits Snapshot
Remote-first working policy, with office hubs in NYC, Santa Barbara, and London
Twice yearly team offsites for in-person collaboration
Paid flexible time off policy
Paid parental leave and benefits
Employer-supported retirement contributions, varying by country
Monthly phone and internet reimbursement
Company-sponsored LinkedIn Learning accounts, department budgets for professional development, and robust onboarding program
Various options for medical, dental, and vision insurance
Travel
Occasional travel is required for Ontra employees, including typically at least twice per year to attend team and larger group off-sites for in-person collaboration. For some roles, additional travel may be required based on the requirements of the role and business need.
Inclusivity
Ontra is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Ontra will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].
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