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# Legal & Contracts Solutions Architect

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Ave Maria, FL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $136,000 - $231,200
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Business Process Model and Notation, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), JSON, Microsoft Visio, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Power BI, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Systems Modeling Language, Systems Integration, Tableau (Software), Extensible Markup Language (XML), MagicDraw, Appian, Data Strategy, Togaf, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Tools for Reporting, Api Design, Api Gateway, DocuSign, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Webmethods, Servicenow
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f77429c8e0c3e06e

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline (legal-focused degree is a plus); or the equivalent experience.
 * Experience: Minimum 10 + years designing and delivering enterprise-wide SaaS solutions, with at least 5 years focused on legal and contracts technology (CLM, ELM, e-Signature, legal analytics).
 * Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
 * Legal Systems Knowledge: Proficiency with major legal and contracts portfolio products (Icertis, Appian, Docusign, Purview, Fortra).
 * Integrations Expertise: Strong skills in API design, REST/SOAP, JSON, XML, and enterprise messaging (e.g., Pub/Sub Architecture, API Gateway, webMethods) for seamless integration of legal applications.
 * Analytics & Reporting: Experience designing and delivering analytics and reporting solutions for legal data, using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or comparable platforms to produce actionable insights and dashboards.
 * Modeling & Diagramming: Proficiency with Visio, SysML, BPMN, or equivalent diagramming techniques.
 * Agile Methodologies: Experience with Agile delivery, ServiceNow, and CI/CD pipelines.
 * Architecture Frameworks: Working knowledge of The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF).
 * Communication: Excellent verbal and written presentation abilities; capable of translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Digital Legal Transformation: Experience leading digital and AI transformation initiatives in Legal, including AI-driven contract analytics, and document labeling.
 * Certifications: TOGAF, UAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure certifications.
 * Industry Knowledge: Understanding of legal data ontology, contract taxonomy, and legal analytics frameworks.
 * Project Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams through full solution lifecycles.
 * Security & Compliance: Working knowledge of CMMC, NIST 800-53, DoDI 8510.01, and related data-privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA).

## Description

* Solution Design & Architecture - Create detailed designs and specifications for SaaS-based or Hybrid legal solutions (including Export Compliance, Contract Lifecycle Management) and ensure alignment with BAE's Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF/UAF), Integration strategy, and AI/data strategy.
 * Implementation & Delivery - Partner with cross-functional delivery teams to configure and implement platforms (e.g., Appian, Icertis, Docusign, Fortra, Purview) and design end-to-end integrations using APIs, JSON, XML, and event-driven messaging.
 * Governance & Standards - Develop and maintain enterprise-level architectural principles, patterns, and standards specific to legal SaaS ecosystems; author and manage architecture artifacts (diagrams, decision records, documentation) in Visio, Cameo/MagicDraw, or equivalent EA tools.
 * Stakeholder Collaboration - Act as the technical liaison for legal business leaders, IT partners, and external SaaS vendors; conduct presentations and workshops to communicate solution roadmaps, risk assessments, and compliance implications.
 * Security & Compliance - Embed security controls and compliance requirements (CMMC, NIST, DoDI, GDPR) into solution designs; coordinate with the cybersecurity team for threat modelling and risk mitigation of legal data.

Continuous Improvement - Evaluate emerging legal technologies (AI future state) and recommend adoption pathways; maintain a backlog of architectural enhancements and communicate status via the architecture team's communication site.