Senior Product Owner

We are looking for a Product Owner to support Lito - Litera's GenAI platform - as it evolves from a chat-based agent into a Litera-wide platform that supercharges every legal and business workflow across the Litera product ecosystem. Working closely with the Lito Product Management team, you will serve as the critical link between product strategy and engineering execution, ensuring that the team is always building the right things in the right order. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role at the intersection of AI, legal technology, and agile development. The successful candidate will own the product backlog, define and refine user stories, and act as the day-to-day decision-maker for the development team - translating the Lito platform vision into well-scoped, actionable work that ships with quality and consistency. Responsibilities Own and maintain a well-prioritized product backlog that reflects business value, user needs, and technical dependencies Translate product strategy and roadmap initiatives into clear, detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint-ready requirements Partner closely with Product Managers to ensure backlog items align with the broader Lito platform vision and roadmap Serve as the primary point of contact for the engineering and design teams during daily development activities, providing timely clarification and decisions Facilitate sprint ceremonies including planning, reviews, and retrospectives in partnership with the Scrum Master or Agile Lead Validate and accept completed work against defined acceptance criteria, ensuring quality and alignment with user expectations Gather and synthesize input from customers, customer success, and internal stakeholders to continuously refine and improve the backlog Identify, document, and communicate dependencies, risks, and blockers that may impact delivery timelines Collaborate with UX/Design to ensure wireframes, prototypes, and user flows are well-defined before entering development Monitor sprint velocity and delivery health, escalating concerns and recommending adjustments as needed Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of product decisions, feature specifications, and release notes Support go-to-market activities by providing detailed feature context to Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success teams

3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a closely related role within an agile software development environment Demonstrable experience writing high-quality user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications for complex software products Familiarity with generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM) technologies; experience working on AI-powered products is strongly preferred Experience working in the legal technology market or a closely related professional services industry is a plus Strong understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and experience working within structured sprint cycles Ability to balance competing priorities and make confident, well-reasoned backlog decisions in a fast-moving environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over delivery quality and timeline Experience with product and project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms Experience working within a Microsoft 365 / Azure ecosystem is a plus

Company Culture: We emphasize helping each other grow, doing the right thing always, and being part of a journey to amplify impact, creating an exciting and fulfilling work environment Commitment to Employees: Our people commitment is based on what employees love most about being part of the team, focusing on tools that matter to the difference-makers in the legal world and amplifying their impact Global, Dynamic, and Diverse Team: Litera is a global company with ambitious goals and unlimited opportunities, offering a dynamic and diverse work environment where employees can grow, listen, empathize, and problem-solve together Comprehensive Benefits Package: Experience peace of mind with our health insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, and a supportive work-life balance. We invest in your well-being and future, ensuring a rewarding career journey Career Growth and Development: We provide career paths and opportunities for professional development, allowing employees to progress through various technical and leadership roles Litera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Are you ready to shape the future of how law is practiced? At Litera, we're on a mission to Raise The Bar ️ for the legal profession by delivering transformational and globally-trusted solutions to law firms and corporate legal teams worldwide. We've been a leader in legal tech innovation for 30 years and are leading the legal AI revolution to this day with most of the world's largest law firms as our clients. If you're passionate about building AI-forward solutions that scale globally and want your work to impact millions of legal professionals worldwide, this is your opportunity to be part of an extraordinary team that's elevating the craft of law. As part of our strategic growth and commitment to fostering collaboration and operational excellence, we are transitioning to a hybrid working model. This position is based in Denver, CO and candidates should reside within reasonable commuting distance, as this role requires on-site presence at least three days per week. This hybrid approach enables us to build a collaborative and innovative work environment while maintaining the flexibility that supports both productivity and work-life balance. We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our team in this exciting new phase of growth.