# Head of EngineeringLegal services company* LocationToronto, Canada* TypeFull-time* Posted5 November 2026Apply for this roleThe role, as published## About the companyOur client is a legal services company.## The roleRaydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead an engineering organization by hiring, developing and managing engineers, setting its technical direction and driving reliable, high-quality software releases. The role combines people leadership with hands-on technical decision-making and includes applying AI to reduce manual effort in internal workflows.## What you'll do* Recruit, grow and manage engineers, with the focus on engineering rather than product management.* Raise the pace of delivery so that priorities turn into dependable, high-quality releases.* **Set technical direction across customer-facing applications**, internal tools, data, payments and IT systems.* **Design AI-driven workflows that** cut the manual time needed across several service lines.* Make architecture decisions and contribute hands-on code when the team needs it.## What we're looking for* Roughly five to ten years in software development, including time in a leadership capacity.* Proven success in sourcing, coaching and leading software engineers over time.* Solid technical depth for making architecture calls and writing code when needed.* Hands-on background putting AI into operational processes and quantifying the efficiency gains.* Background in establishing development practices that speed up and stabilize shipping cycles.* Experience leading **engineering, QA and design staff**.* Product judgment and close work with product partners to ship things people use.* Clear, accountable leadership that gives people room to work independently while holding them to results.* Someone who lifts what a group produces and keeps work moving quickly.* Ability to work hybrid in Toronto.## Bonus points* Degree in computer science or engineering.* Experience with TypeScript and PostgreSQL.* Experience building AI or document-processing services.* Experience building a platform that serves multiple products or business lines.* Comfortable in a lean setting, taking on broad responsibility and making quick calls.* Legal background, though not required.## Benefits* Extended health coverage* Dental and vision coverage* Unlimited paid time off## Location and work model* Toronto, ON, Canada* Hybrid workplace* Full-time## Compensation, as the posting describes it* TelehealthPayC$200k to C$230kCAD base a yearApply for this roleAfter you applyWe review every applicationStrong fits are invited to a 15-minute AI interview, then our team takes it from there.
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Head of Engineering Legal services company Toronto, Canada C$200k to C$230k CAD base a year Posted t