About this role
Wordsmith is seeking a GTM Legal Engineer to join its New York office for a full-time, in-office position. This role is ideal for a qualified attorney with in-house experience who wants to help corporate legal teams navigate the artificial intelligence era.
Role Overview
In-house legal departments face constant pressure to do more with less while handling rising strategic demands. This position serves as a guide through this operational shift by combining legal operations expertise, solutions architecture, and client partnership. Working closely with Account Executives and the broader go-to-market team, the professional in this role supports engagements with General Counsels, Heads of Legal, and legal operations leaders from initial conversations through team-wide adoption.
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About the Company
Wordsmith builds the legal operations platform specifically designed for in-house teams rather than law firms. The platform brings scattered legal work into a single system where routine tasks are handled by AI agents while lawyers maintain control over critical judgments. Trusted by over 500 major companies including Financial Times, Canva, Trip.com, and Sage, the company is backed by $100M in funding from prominent venture capital firms.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Wordsmith careers page to submit an application for this New York-based opportunity.
Questions candidates ask
What is the location and work arrangement for the GTM Legal Engineer?
The position is based in New York and operates as an in-office role by default to support close collaboration across product, engineering, and go-to-market teams.
Who is the ideal candidate for this role?
The ideal candidate is a qualified attorney with direct in-house legal experience, strong executive presence, and a deep understanding of corporate legal operations and AI technology.
What does a GTM Legal Engineer do at Wordsmith?
They partner with Account Executives to guide in-house legal departments through AI adoption, lead tailored product demonstrations, conduct discovery on workflow inefficiencies, and bridge legal and technical conversations.
Is prior sales experience mandatory for this job?
Traditional sales experience is not explicitly required, but candidates should have a commercial mindset, executive presence, and the ability to articulate ROI and business cases to legal leadership.
What background is considered a plus for applicants?
Valued experience includes legal tech procurement, legal operations, technology implementation, change management, contract lifecycle management tools, and client-facing or business development roles.