Hey thanks so much for joining us! We totally get how exhausting job hunting can be so lets dive right in and share what weve got for you.

Who We are and what We Offer at Nextpoint
Nextpoint delivers transformative software and services for all lawkind. Our awardwinning team is 100 focused on making it simple fluid and affordable for law firms of all sizes to win the day with streamlined ediscovery workflows simplified case management and bestinclass security at every point. Our secure cloudbased solution lets teams begin document review in minutes with powerful data analytics tools a userfriendly interface and collaborative access from anywhere. Innovative case prep and presentation features exceed expectations of what smart eLaw software can do.

Were problem solvers simplifiers and challenge seekers all united by a shared goal: fostering a happy workplace and delivering great results for our clients. At Nextpoint we value innovation creativity diversity and initiative thriving in a techforward environment where our team enjoys coming to work. If you thrive in a relaxed informal setting and love taking on new challenges Nextpoint is the perfect place for you to grow and be rewarded.

Where and How You Can Work
Ravenswood is the home to our headquarters in Chicago Illinois. We take pride in having a friendly open office life that is relaxed and honest. As a flexiblefirst organization this role requires the VP Product to be onsite at the office or meeting with clients twothree days a week. Remote consideration is possible for the right candidate.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As VP of Product you will be a key member of our executive leadership team responsible for setting and executing our product vision and strategy. Youll lead a talented team of product managers work closely with engineering design sales services and customer success teams and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our company. This role requires a unique blend of business acumen technical understanding legal industry knowledge and leadership skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Define and communicate a compelling product vision that aligns with company goals and market needs

• Develop a comprehensive product strategy and roadmap for our legal technology solutions

• Identify new product opportunities and prioritize initiatives based on market research customer feedback and business objectives

• Partner with the executive team to shape company strategy and ensure product alignment

• Stay ahead of legal technology trends competitive landscape and emerging opportunities

Product Management Leadership

• Build upon mentor and lead a highperforming product management team

• Establish effective product management processes metrics and best practices

• Drive product planning prioritization and across the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM)

• Oversee product lifecycle from concept to launch including feature prioritization and release management

• Balance shortterm tactical needs with longterm strategic vision.
  
  

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering and Technical Project Managers to ensure successful product development and ontime delivery

• Partner closely with the Data team and Nextpoint Law Group which operate as services organizations to integrate their expertise and align the product strategy with client deliverables

• Align with Sales and Marketing to develop effective gotomarket strategies

• Collaborate with Client Success and Solutions Architects to gather feedback from internal teams and clients shaping the product to enhance the client experience

• Serve as a product evangelist both internally and externally

• Represent the voice of the customer throughout the organization

Customer and Market Focused

• Develop deep understanding of legal professionals changing workflows pain points and needs

• Establish strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders in the legal industry

• Translate complex legal requirements into elegant product solutions

• Drive user research and incorporate findings into product decisions

• Monitor product metrics and KPIs to measure success and inform future decisions
  
  

Innovative Leadership

• Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies like AI machine learning and automation in the legal space

• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the product organization

• Balance innovation with practical to deliver value to customers

• Lead the evaluation and integration of relevant technologies through build/buy/partner decisions

• Guide the evolution of product architecture to support future growth and capabilities

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience and Skills

• 10 years of product management experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles

• Proven track record building and scaling successful B2B SaaS products

• Experience leading and growing highperforming product teams

• Strong understanding of software development practices and technologies

• Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills

• Bachelors degree in Business Computer Science or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to legal technology or related industries

• Knowledge of legal workflows document management and legal operations

• Experience with AI/ML products and technologies

• Background working with customers of all shapes and sizes from SMB to enterprise

• Prior experience in a fastgrowing technology company

• Product management certification

Personal Attributes

• Visionary leadership with ability to inspire teams

• Customercentric mindset and empathy for users

• Datadriven decisionmaking approach

• Excellent prioritization and resource allocation skills

• Balance of strategic thinking and tactical

• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to navigate complex problems

• Collaborative team player with strong influence skills

What We Offer

• Competitive pay that matches your experience

• Flexible hybrid schedule 23 days inperson)

• PPO and HSA health plan options plus Dental and Vision coverage

• FSA options for health dependents and transit

• Generous PTO paid holidays and extra perks like flexible summer hours quarterly mental health days and floating holidays

• Annual professional development stipend to keep growing

• Monthly flexible benefit stipend to spend on what matters to you

• 401k plan with matching

• Opportunity to transform an essential industry through technology

• Collaborative and innovative company culture

• Chance to work with leading legal organizations and professionals

• Free lunch in the office Tuesday through Thursday plus a stocked kitchen and bar!

• Most importantly we offer a psychologically safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and supported.

• And more good stuff!

Dont just take our word for it that were awesome!

• 50 BEST STARTUPS TO WORK FOR IN CHICAGO IL 2025

• 100 BEST PLACES TO WORK IN CHICAGO IL 2024

• 50 BEST STARTUPS TO WORK FOR IN THE US 2024

• Glassdoor

• G2

• Capterra

• Nextpoint Culture
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer
Nextpoint is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to foster a diverse workplace actively seeking to recruit retain and promote people of color and LBGTQ candidates. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status. If you are interested in our company we encourage you to apply even if you do not see an applicable job description as we are growing fast and are always on the lookout for high performing curious entrepreneurialminded individuals to join our team!