Data Architect (Remote)

Data Architect (Remote) Boston, Massachusetts, United States; New York, New York, United States; Raleigh, North Carolina, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States Data Architect 1 -

US Remote About Axiom:

As the leading alternative legal services provider globally, Axiom gives in-house legal teams on-demand access to top legal talent and lawyers — deployed when, where, and how clients need it, for up to 50% less than national law firms. Axiom's network of 14,000+ legal professionals includes 4,000+ lawyers with Fortune 500 experience, delivering AI-enabled legal services across more than 12 practice areas. Trusted by 75% of the Fortune 100 and thousands of mid-market leaders, Axiom ranks #1 among Alternative Legal Service Providers in 8 of 9 performance categories — including talent quality, breadth, productivity, and client experience — according to a top 5 global consulting firm. Across more than 3,000 engagements annually in 6 regions and 4 continents, 93% of clients rate Axiom lawyers as good as or better than top law firm attorneys, with 96% client satisfaction and measurable cost savings that reduce outside counsel spend without sacrificing quality. Stop overpaying for law firm work. Start with Axiom.

About the role:

The Data Architect is responsible for the design, governance, and long-term integrity of Axiom's enterprise data model. The incumbent is accountable for establishing and maintaining a coherent unified data model drawn from Axiom's portfolio of systems, implementing data governance and quality standards, and ensuring that the organization's data assets are reliable, well-documented, accessible to authorized stakeholders, and enabling of Axiom's AI strategy. The Data Architect directly manages the Data Engineer and operates in close coordination with the VP, Enterprise Applications on technology stack decisions and roadmap alignment.

Core Responsibilities:

Design, document, and maintain Axiom's enterprise data model, ensuring coherence and consistency across disparate systems and platforms. Establish and enforce data governance policies, data quality standards, and associated assurance mechanisms to ensure the reliability and integrity of organizational data assets. In coordination with the VP, Enterprise Applications, define and maintain the data architecture roadmap, including effort scoping, dependency identification, and alignment with enterprise technology strategy. Directly manage the Data Engineer; provide technical mentorship, set priorities, and support professional development. Serve as the primary data architecture liaison to the Product, Operations, and Data Science functions. In coordination with the VP, Enterprise Applications, evaluate and determine the technology stack for AI solutions and other data initiatives. Collaborate with the VP, Enterprise Applications and Integrations Lead to reconcile roadmap priorities and ensure integration-produced data meets enterprise data model standards. Participate collaboratively in the design and implementation of Model Context Protocol integrations, enabling AI tooling to access Axiom's information assets. Administer and govern the Databricks environment in coordination with the Data Engineer. Establish and maintain data documentation standards: entity definitions, lineage, ownership, and access policies.

About you:

7+ years of progressive experience in data architecture, data engineering, or a related technical discipline. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise data models in complex, multi-system environments. Substantive knowledge of data governance frameworks and data quality methodologies, including practical production implementation. Strong SQL DDL and DML skills. Fluency in at least one general-purpose programming language; Python preferred. Familiarity with enterprise application platforms relevant to Axiom's environment: Databricks, Salesforce, Workday, or comparable systems. Demonstrated experience leading technical personnel and developing engineering talent. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or analogous AI data access patterns, a plus. Experience operating within matrixed organizational structures requiring negotiation of priorities across teams. Our People Reflect Our Values!

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Customer First:

We aim to delight our clients and legal talent at every opportunity Axiom's total rewards philosophy is to be transparent and equitable with all job candidates. The annual base salary range for this role located in New York, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Raleigh, and Boston is $156,560 + a 20% annual bonus depending on experience. You can also participate in our benefits programs that include healthcare, life and disability coverage, 401K with company match, paid sick and personal time off, paid parental leave and more. Please note that the final compensation is determined by several considerations, including the quality of your experience and expertise, your ability to immediately contribute to Axiom, your potential to move up to the next level, the market you are located in, and other business considerations. Accommodation for Individuals with

Disabilities:

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in the application process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line. Working at Axiom Axiom, a leading global marketplace for on-demand corporate legal talent, is leading the revolution of who does the work in the legal industry. The Axiom model disrupts the traditional allocation of work to law firms and in-house teams. By matching highly credentialed lawyers with legal work across industries and practice areas, Axiom enables clients to become more agile and efficient, and empowers lawyers to do more of the work they love. Axiom serves over half the Fortune 100 with offerings that combine flexible talent, technology, and know-how in the business of law. Ready to practice law on your terms? Apply to Axiom, get matched with leading clients, and start working with the flexibility you deserve.

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