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Full Stack / Tech Lead, Legal AI Startup NYC - up to 350K

abacus groupWhite Plains, NY

4 days ago

Occupations

LawyersLegal Support Workers, All OtherParalegals and Legal Assistants

Industries

Software PublishersCustom Computer Programming ServicesComputer Systems Design Services
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About the role

We're working with a seed funded legal AI startup ($5.5M led by Lightspeed, backed by top legal tech angels) building a new way to understand US law. Think search engine, not chatbot. Free access to raw legal content, with AI powered analysis as the paid layer. Targeting big law firms first, launching this fall. This is a foundational hire. You'd join a lean team (founder, data engineer, AI engineer, UX engineer) and own the web platform, data layer, and AI systems end to end. A path to CTO is realistic, no one currently holds that seat.
What you'll do:
  • Lead architecture and build across the full stack: web, data, and AIMake the core systems design decisions that shape the product long term
  • Work directly with the founder in a fast moving, in person environment
  • Eventually help represent the technical vision to VCs and enterprise clients
What we're looking for:
  • A recognizable name on your resume: big tech or a notable high growth startup, this matters for the company's future fundraising
  • Hands on experience building AI systems
  • Hands on experience building search systems
  • Strong web development chops, we're language agnostic
  • Comfort making architectural calls, not just executing someone else's design
Bonus: cybersecurity experience
No legal background required Comfortable in front of VCs and clients Ideal candidate is staff or senior level, the kind of person who'd carry a head of engineering or tech lead title at a company like Meta. Open to more junior candidates who are exceptional. Comp: $270K to $350K cash, plus 2 to 2.5% equity. Culture note: this is an in person, Midtown Manhattan role with an intense pace, think 9-9-6 rather than 9-5. Not for everyone. JobID: 48544

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Lead

Location

White Plains, NY

Occupation

Lawyers

Industry

Software Publishers

Posted

4 days ago

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