Senior Frontend Developer (Leipzig)

Description

Legartis is on a mission: to unlock legal work at scale.

We have already set the standard for AI-powered contract review, helping teams work with greater precision than ever before. But that is just the beginning. We are building a holistic platform that goes far beyond review - connecting people, ideas, and knowledge to fundamentally change how legal teams operate.

When you join Legartis, you don’t just take a job - you take ownership. We are a team of product builders and legal experts who believe that true problem-solving requires more than just code; it requires a thoughtful process. We don't chase hype; we build substance. Each of us is ambitious to grow personally and professionally. If you are excited by the prospect of working with exceptional people and building an AI powered SaaS product which shapes the future of law - then this is the moment and the place.

To apply, please send us your contact details, your CV and your cover letter by clicking on the link below. At Legartis, ambition is one of our core drivers. In your cover letter, please describe how you define ambition within the context of a fast-growing legal-tech company.

Your mission

You will be part of an agile development team, focusing on the client-side experience:

• Develop, maintain and optimize the UI/UX of our core contract analysis platform.

• Implement and test new, complex features using modern frontend frameworks.

• Ensure the scalability and high performance of our user interface.

• Collaborate with the Product and Design teams to translate customer needs into intuitive technical solutions.

• Contribute to code reviews and the continuous improvement of our development standards.

• Integrate seamlessly with backend APIs.

• Conduct user testing and implement user feedback.

Your profile

• 5+ years of professional experience in Frontend Development.

• Strong expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5 and CSS.

• Proficiency in the frameworks Angular.

• Experience with RESTful API integration and efficient state management.

• Able to own a feature end-to-end, from planning to deployment.

• Nice to have: Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest/Cypress) or design systems.

• Fluent in English (German is a plus).

• European working permit.

• Located in Leipzig or open to relocation.

• Quick learner, self-motivated team player and strong organizational skills.

Why us?

• Zero Micro-management: We hire experts and stay out of their way. You define the tech and drive the features you build.
• Rapid Advancement: We are growing, and we promote based on impact, not years of service. If you’re ambitious, you’ll take on leadership and high-stakes projects as fast as you can handle them.
• Hard Problems, No Fluff: Legal tech is technically complex and underserved. You’ll solve real-world logic and data challenges alongside a team that actually knows their stuff.
• Build the Blueprint: The industry hasn’t been "won" yet. You’re coming in early enough to actually influence the architecture and how the sector evolves.
• Skin in the Game: Through our ESOP, you’re not just an employee; you’re an owner. When the company hits a milestone, you benefit directly.
• Work-Life Reality: We’re based in the center of Leipzig because we like it here. We actually hang out—whether it’s testing new restaurants, hiking, or just grabbing a beer.
• Fair Pay: A solid, competitive fixed salary that respects your experience, plus the upside of the ESOP.

Process

Our process is built on respect and transparency:

1. 30 min. interview with People Manager (cultural fit): Have a chat to get an understanding of Legartis and the role you are interested in. We in turn want to get to know you and your expectations of your next challenge.

2. 15 min. interview with CTO (technical fit): Understand the technical requirements for this position better, as well as your future tasks and team setup.

3. 1h interview with Dev team (case study): To demonstrate your abilities, you have an in-depth interview with our developer team. You showcase your abilities by presenting an exciting tech use case, like completing a coding challenge.

4. Additional interviews: Meet the team you would be working with and take the opportunity to pose any remaining questions. There’s one meeting in our Leipzig office to get to know it and meet the team in person.

5. Decision is made: If we’re considering each other to be the right fit, you are welcomed by the Legartis team!

About us

We are Legartis, a LegalTech company that is changing the way contracts are reviewed and analyzed today. Our SaaS solution uses artificial intelligence to automate contract review for legal departments and law firms. We are a growing and ambitious team on a mission to eliminate repetitive tasks in everyday legal work. Since our founding in 2017, we have won various awards such as the Swiss Fintech Awards, been listed as a Top100 startup in Switzerland and named by Forbes as one of the best AI startups in the DACH region.