About the role
The Opportunity The legal industry is broken — lawyers bill by the hour, charge enormous sums, and take forever to respond. This means that a lot of people who need legal advice don't get it. We're using AI to solve this problem. AI takes the first pass at everything our lawyers do, so that the lawyers can focus on human interaction. We're starting with negotiating commercial contracts, and will expand quickly from there to other use cases within legal. We're reimagining what a contract can be in the AI age. We're a veteran team, with one successful exit already, who've been doing deep learning in the legal space since long before ChatGPT. Description General Legal is seeking a software engineer who has the passion and drive to move fast, learn new things, and drive projects through to completion. This is a unique opportunity to join us at the ground level and play a foundational role in developing a platform that will set new standards for the legal industry. There will be opportunity to grow your role as the company grows, either as an independent contributor or as an engineering manager. Responsibilities
Build out AI-enabled features using an AI-enabled development process Be proactive and come up with ideas on how to build our products better
Requirements
1–2 years of software engineering experience Computer Science degree or equivalent Eligible to work in the US
Nice-to-Haves
Experience working at a startup Experience in the legal tech space
Compensation & Benefits
$150,000 - $190,000 base, calibrated to experience and location Health, dental, vision; unlimited PTO; home office stipend
About General Legal
General Legal is an AI-native law firm built to deliver high-quality commercial contract work faster and more predictably than traditional firms. We combine experienced, U.S.-barred attorneys with AI-native workflows to handle drafting, review, and negotiation end to end - without billable hours, bloated process, or junior handoffs. We operate like a startup because we are one. That means modern tooling, outcome-based pricing, remote-friendly work, and meaningful ownership for the people doing the work. By using AI to make the routine parts of contracting effortless, we give our attorneys the space to focus on judgment, negotiation, and advising clients on what actually matters. We’re starting with commercial contracts for growing companies and building a modern law firm where great lawyers can do their best work and help reshape how legal services are delivered.
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Job details
Salary
$150,000 - $190,000
Location
United States
Funding
Total raised
$11.5M
Last stage
Seed
Investors
Founders
What happens next.
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.