Director, Legal Engineering, EMEA

About the role

This role defines the architecture for how Harvey's Legal Engineering function operates and scales across the EMEA region. You will own the design and execution of the team structure, workflows, and governance that allow our platform to deliver consistent value to enterprise customers. The hire will be responsible for translating high-level business objectives into actionable plans for the Legal Engineering Managers and their teams. Success requires building robust processes that remove ambiguity and enable predictable execution. You will act as a critical bridge between customer needs and the internal capabilities of Product, Engineering, and Sales. The role demands a leader who can manage complexity with clarity and drive alignment across a distributed organization. You will shape the standards and documentation that define how Legal Engineering delivers outcomes at scale.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Architect and lead the structure of the Legal Engineering teams across EMEA, defining roles, responsibilities, and career paths for managers and specialists.
• Design and implement the operational systems and processes that govern how legal work is scoped, delivered, and measured for enterprise customers.
• Translate strategic business objectives into tactical plans and resource allocations for the Legal Engineering Managers and their organizations.
• Partner directly with Product and Engineering to ensure that platform capabilities align with the realities of customer workflows and regulatory expectations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact and trusted advisor for law firm leadership and in-house legal department heads regarding delivery and performance.
• Own the end-to-end management of customer engagements, ensuring that scope, timelines, and outcomes meet the high standards expected by Harvey.
• Develop and refine the playbooks, templates, and knowledge assets that enable consistent and scalable delivery across the Legal Engineering function.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with Sales, Customer Success, and Operations to resolve dependencies and unblock execution.
• Build and execute a framework for performance management, talent development, and succession planning within the Legal Engineering leadership cohort.
• Represent Harvey in external forums and strategic discussions, shaping the perception of Legal Engineering as a core discipline.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensure that all operational practices adhere to Harvey's values of Decisiveness, Simplicity, and Job's Not Finished in every deliverable.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 12+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Experience practicing law at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a leading company, with significant client-facing experience.
• Experience leading managers and manager-led organizations, not solely individual contributors.
• Demonstrated success building and scaling high-performing teams in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Experience owning organizational systems, processes, and operating models.
• Proven ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships and drive results across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong track record of managing upward and influencing senior leaders.
• Experience representing an organization externally and building trusted relationships with executive-level stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of law firms and enterprise legal teams, including corporate, litigation, investigations, regulatory, compliance, and legal operations functions, as well as the evolving legal technology landscape.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Nice to have

• Experience leading teams outside of a traditional law firm hierarchy.
• Experience in legal technology, professional services, consulting, legal innovation, legal operations, or other customer-facing organizations.
• Experience operating in a high-growth technology company.
• Experience leading globally distributed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to create structure and drive execution in rapidly evolving environments.
• Experience working across multiple legal practice areas, including corporate, litigation, investigations, regulatory, compliance, and legal operations.

Practical notes

• Compensation details were not provided in the source material.
• The role is a full-time position based in London.
• No specific hours, travel requirements, visa conditions, or application deadlines were stated in the source material.

The role of is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a seasoned legal professional who is ready to scale a high-performing function. The successful candidate will not only manage teams but also define the operational DNA of Legal Engineering across a critical region. This is a hands-on leadership position that requires equal parts strategic vision and meticulous execution. You will be responsible for ensuring that the delivery model is robust, repeatable, and capable of meeting the demands of enterprise clients. The role requires a deep understanding of both the legal and operational sides of professional services. You must be comfortable making decisions with incomplete information while maintaining a relentless focus on outcomes. Collaboration is central to the function, and you will work closely with every major department within Harvey. The ability to influence without direct authority will be a key asset in this position. You will be measured on your ability to scale quality delivery while maintaining the culture of excellence. This is a role for someone who thrives on ownership and is comfortable building the playbook as they go. If you are driven by building systems that enable others to succeed, this is the role for you.