Software Engineer building AI-driven legal intelligence systems for law firms. Collaborating to enhance the risk management process through innovative technology solutions.
Responsibilities
This is your chance to help build a first-of-its-kind AI system that gives lawyers something they’ve never had before: an intelligent, risk-aware legal assistant that understands what can go wrong - before they even ask.
As a Software Engineer on the LEAP Risk team, you’ll work across the full stack and the full product lifecycle - designing, building, and refining the systems that will power risk-aware AI inside law firms around the world.
Develop core features and APIs for our AI risk management platform.
Model, structure, and deliver risk insights that feed into AI systems via MCP.
Build scalable, resilient backend services and polished frontend experiences.
Contribute to architectural decisions and technical direction.
Ensure high reliability, observability, and performance.
Prototype and refine AI-driven features that leverage LLMs effectively.
Help enable proactive, risk-aware behaviour inside LEAP’s AI products.
Requirements
3–6 years of professional experience as a full-stack engineer.
Proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
Strong understanding of APIs, backend development, and databases.
Clear and thoughtful communication skills.
Experience with AI/LLMs, automation workflows, or agent systems. (Even better)
Exposure to Legal Tech, SaaS products, or early-stage tech teams. (Even better)
Interest in LLM prompt engineering or applied AI reliability. (Even better)
Benefits
Well-funded and global
Flexible and hybrid working
Grow your career with us.
Have fun with us
We value your well-being - enjoy an additional paid wellbeing day every year, free gym membership, corporate dental plan and weekly massages in the office.
Work in a new, beautiful office space – with a catered lunch and breakfast every week, fully stocked kitchen and an on-site barista.
Access to LEAP Home - a program unique to LEAP to support you in buying your primary residence.
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