Senior Data Architect, Legal Operations
Core
Designing and implementing the semantic layer, unified data model, and data governance frameworks to power AI and analytics for a global legal organization.
Role type
Senior IC data architect (legal operations)
Builds
Unified data models, semantic layers, data lakes, and integration patterns connecting legal systems
Domain
Legal operations + enterprise data architecture
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
enterprise data architecture, data modeling, dimensional modeling, data lake design, ETL/ELT patterns, entity resolution, master data management, data quality solutions, team leadership
Preferred skills
legal tech architecture, semantic layer technologies, knowledge graphs, ontology design, AI/ML data enablement, data observability
Technologies
Snowflake, dbt, Fivetran, Neo4j, Monte Carlo, Great Expectations
Responsibilities
Define enterprise data architecture and unified data model; Design entity resolution for master records; Establish legal ontology and taxonomy; Architect data lake and integration layer; Build data foundation for AI accuracy; Establish data quality standards and governance frameworks; Lead and mentor the DMO team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership