Block30303 Foundational - Counsel - LegalRemote

Legal Systems Architect

San Francisco, CA, United States of AmericaFull-timeSenior$171,800 – $257,600
Posted Sep 3, 2026Deadline: Keep Open
Job SnapshotActively hiring
LocationSan Francisco, CA, United States of America
Job typeFull-time
Salary$171,800 – $257,600
DeadlineKeep Open

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Experience level
Senior
Work style
Remote
Visa sponsorship
Not specified
Salary
$171,800 – $257,600
Key skills
PythonJavaScriptAPI IntegrationSaaS IntegrationAI ToolsClaudeCodexCopilotELMeBillingBrightflageDiscoveryEDRMLegal WorkflowsDocuSign CLMTonkeanAODocsDatabricksSnowflake

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What you'll own

Design, build, and evolve the architecture of legal systems, creating integrations, APIs, data pipelines, and AI‑driven solutions that automate and streamline legal workflows.

What they're looking for

7‑10+ years of software or systems engineering experience, strong Python/JavaScript skills, proven SaaS/API integration work, hands‑on AI tool usage, and deep knowledge of legal platforms such as ELM, eDiscovery, and contract management tools.

Why this role matters

The role enables Block’s Legal team to operate at scale, leveraging automation and AI to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support the company’s broader mission of economic empowerment and inclusive growth.

Fintech requirements

Visa sponsorship: No
Work arrangement: remote

About this role

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

The Role

As a Legal Systems Architect, you will lead the design and evolution of the systems that power Legal, combining software engineering, system architecture, and legal domain expertise. This role is responsible for shaping how Legal leverages automation, data, and AI to operate more effectively at scale. You will work across a complex technology landscape — including ELM, eDiscovery, CLM, and AI platforms — to define and implement solutions that connect systems, improve workflows, and enable more intelligent ways of working. A core focus of this role is to design, build, and deploy AI-driven solutions, while also enabling all of the Legal to develop, adopt, and scale their own AI-powered workflows. This position requires a high degree of ownership, technical expertise, and adaptability. The ideal candidate must proactively identify strategic opportunities, and develop solutions that align immediate needs with the long-term architectural vision.

You Will

  • Define and evolve the architecture of legal systems, ensuring they are scalable, cohesive, and adaptable over time
  • Identify and drive high-impact opportunities to improve legal workflows through automation, integration, and AI
  • Apply a strategic and creative approach to solving complex legal and operational challenges
  • Lead the design and implementation of solutions leveraging AI (Claude, Harvey, internal LLM platforms)
  • Translate legal team experimentation into scalable, reliable, and production-ready solutions, establishing patterns, best practices, and guardrails that allow Legal to safely and effectively leverage AI.
  • Build and oversee integrations across DocuSign CLM, Brightflag, Tonkean, and AODocs and other Legal tools
  • Develop APIs, automations, and data pipelines to connect systems and reduce manual effort
  • Leverage Databricks/Snowflake and internal data platforms for analytics and AI workflows
  • Provide technical leadership for eDiscovery and Information Governance workflows
  • Operate as a hands-on technical lead, building and guiding long-term evolution
  • Influence how Legal approaches technology with balance of innovation and risk
  • Adapt to evolving priorities while maintaining long-term system design

You Have

  • 7–10+ years in software engineering, systems engineering, or architecture roles
  • Strong programming skills (Python, JavaScript, or similar)
  • Experience integrating SaaS platforms and APIs
  • Hands-on AI tools experience (Claude, Codex, Copilot, etc.)
  • Ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous environments
  • Deep ELM/eBilling experience (Brightflag preferred)
  • Strong eDiscovery experience (EDRM lifecycle)
  • Understanding of legal workflows (contracts, billing, discovery)
  • Experience with data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake)

 

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.

While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.

 

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

 

Zone A:
$171,800$257,600 USD
Zone B:
$159,400$239,000 USD
Zone C:
$153,900$230,900 USD
Zone D:
$145,400$218,000 USD

Application Guidelines

Candidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period. Reapplications to the same role are accepted 90 days after a previous application has been reviewed.

Use of AI in Our Hiring Process

We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws. 

Contact us here with hiring practice or data usage questions.

Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.

Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we’re helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.

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PythonJavaScriptAPI IntegrationSaaS IntegrationAI ToolsClaudeCodexCopilotELMeBillingBrightflageDiscoveryEDRMLegal WorkflowsDocuSign CLMTonkeanAODocsDatabricksSnowflake