Senior Product Manager

Title: Senior Product Manager

Location

4545 N. Ravenswood Suite 301, Chicago, IL

Full Time

Reports To:  VP, Product

Compensation Range: 125K - 160K per annum

ABOUT NEXTPOINT 

Nextpoint builds transformative software and services for the legal industry — making eDiscovery, case management, and litigation prep simple, fluid, and affordable for law firms of all sizes. Our secure, cloud-based platform lets teams start document review in minutes, backed by powerful analytics, an intuitive interface, and best-in-class security at every point.

We're problem solvers, simplifiers, and challenge seekers, united by a shared goal: a great team culture and satisfied clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Strategy & Vision (35%)

• Own the product roadmap for [specific product area: e.g., review platform, processing engine, analytics suite], aligning it with business objectives and customer needs

• Define and communicate product vision and strategy to stakeholders across the organization

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats in the eDiscovery landscape

• Partner with executive leadership to prioritize initiatives based on business impact, technical feasibility, and market demand

• Develop business cases and ROI analyses for new product investments

Customer & Market Insights (25%)

• Engage directly with customers—law firms, corporate legal departments, and service providers—to understand workflows, pain points, and unmet needs

• Synthesize feedback from sales, customer success, and support teams to inform product decisions

• Analyze product usage data and customer behavior to identify opportunities for improvement

• Stay current on eDiscovery industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies (AI/ML, cloud architecture, data privacy)

• Translate complex legal and technical requirements into clear product specifications

Product Development & Execution (30%)

• Write detailed user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria for engineering teams

• Work closely with engineering and design to scope features, manage trade-offs, and ensure quality delivery

• Lead agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews

• Make data-driven prioritization decisions and manage scope to meet release commitments

• Coordinate with QA to define test plans and ensure product quality meets customer expectations

• Drive successful product launches including GTM planning, training materials, and customer communications

Cross-Functional Leadership (10%)

• Partner with sales and marketing to develop positioning, messaging, and competitive differentiation

• Enable customer-facing teams with product training, demos, and sales collateral

• Collaborate with customer success to ensure smooth onboarding and product adoption

• Work with professional services to understand implementation patterns and common customization needs

• Represent the product team in customer meetings, conferences, and industry events

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of product management experience in B2B SaaS, with at least 2 years in legal technology, eDiscovery, litigation support, document management, or adjacent domains

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, legal studies, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Deep understanding of eDiscovery workflows including collection, processing, review, analysis, and production

• Familiarity with eDiscovery platforms and tools (e.g., Relativity, Nuix, Reveal, Logikcull, or similar)

• Strong technical aptitude with ability to work effectively with engineering teams on complex technical products

• Demonstrated success taking products from concept through launch and achieving measurable business outcomes

• Excellent analytical skills with experience using data to inform product decisions

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience

• Flexible hybrid schedule (2–3 days onsite)

• Comprehensive health coverage — medical (BCBS PPO and HDHP/HSA options), dental and vision (Guardian)

• Health, Dependent, and Transit FSA

• Generous PTO, paid holidays, flexible summer hours, quarterly mental health days, and floating holidays

• Annual professional development stipend

• Monthly flexible benefit stipend

• 401(k) with company match

• Free in-office lunch Tuesday–Thursday

• And more!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Nextpoint is an equal opportunity employer. We actively work to build a diverse team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds — including people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals — to apply. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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