AI Product Owner, Legal Operations

The AI Product Owner defines and drives AI product strategy for Legal Operations, combining legal domain expertise with product ownership and hands-on business analysis. You will leverage your understanding of legal workflows to conduct user research, document requirements, own the product backlog, and work closely with AI/ML Engineers and AI Product Developers to deliver solutions that attorneys trust and adopt. This role requires legal operations fluency, deep empathy for users, analytical rigor, and sharp prioritization skills.","responsibilities":"Support the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI products serving Legal Operations

Leverage legal domain expertise to understand practice group workflows, terminology, and pain points

Conduct user interviews, workflow analysis, and stakeholder sessions with attorneys, paralegals, and legal operations staff

Document business requirements, legal process flows, and user stories with clarity and precision

Define and prioritize the product backlog based on user needs, business value, and technical feasibility

Translate legal workflows (matter management, contract lifecycle, outside counsel management, compliance) into clear product specifications

Map current-state and future-state legal processes to identify automation and AI opportunities

Collaborate with AI/ML Engineers to understand technical constraints and shape feasible solutions

Work with AI Product Developers to design intuitive user experiences that drive adoption

Facilitate requirements workshops, design sessions, and UAT with practice group stakeholders

Define success metrics and measure product impact post-launch

Conduct demos, gather feedback, and iterate based on user input

Drive go-to-market planning including change management, training, and adoption strategies

Communicate product roadmap, progress, and trade-offs to stakeholders and leadership

Stay current on AI capabilities and legal tech trends to inform product direction

Do you have a valid Paralegal Certificate certification?, Do you have experience in User research for product design?, Direct experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, or legal tech company

Familiarity with legal systems (matter management, CLM, eBilling, document management, eDiscovery)

Understanding of legal spend management, LEDES/UTBMS billing codes, and outside counsel operations

Experience with AI/ML products or data-driven applications

Understanding of AI capabilities and limitations (LLMs, RAG, agents, prompt engineering)

Experience with business process modeling and workflow documentation tools

Experience with product analytics and user research methodologies

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), CBAP, or similar certification

JD, paralegal certificate, or legal operations certification a plus

Track record of shipping products that legal professionals adopt and value

Minimum Qualifications

6+ years of experience in product management, business analysis, or legal operations - with hands-on experience across multiple disciplines

Strong understanding of corporate legal department operations, workflows, and terminology

Proven ability to conduct user research, document requirements, and translate findings into product specifications

Experience working with technical teams (engineering, data science, AI/ML)

Proven track record delivering solutions leveraging design thinking, agile methodologies, and the product development lifecycle

Excellent documentation skills - able to produce clear business requirements, process flows, and user stories

Strong facilitation skills for workshops, interviews, and stakeholder sessions

Excellent communication skills - able to engage credibly with attorneys and influence stakeholders

4.14.1 out of 5 stars Cupertino, CA $137,900 - $207,300 a year, Pulled from the full job description

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• RSU

Full job description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.

Are you passionate about translating AI capabilities into products that solve real legal problems?

Do you thrive on understanding attorney and paralegal needs deeply - conducting interviews, mapping legal workflows, and documenting requirements?

Can you bridge the gap between technical possibilities and legal business value?, At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $137,900 and $207,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.