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Through years of growth and acquisition, CLS has developed a diverse technology landscape that includes legacy, overlapping, and disconnected platforms. While these systems have supported the business successfully, they now present a significant opportunity for transformation, simplification, and innovation.\nPosition Responsibilities\nAs the Distinguished Architect, you will define and execute a cohesive target-state enterprise architecture across CT Corporation and the broader CLS portfolio.\nYou will establish the architectural vision, principles, standards, and technology strategies that enable:\nSimplification and platform consolidation\nEnterprise scalability and resiliency\nModern data and integration capabilities\nImproved security and governance\nFaster product innovation and delivery\nGreater technology reuse across the portfolio\nWorking closely with engineering, product, business, security, and data leaders, you will translate business strategy into a pragmatic, multi-year technology roadmap that balances modernization with operational stability.\nDefining Architecture for the AI-Native Enterprise\nThis role goes beyond traditional modernization.\nWe are not simply looking for someone to replace legacy systems with newer technologies. We are seeking a visionary technology leader who will help redefine how software is designed, built, and operated in an AI-native world.\nYou will explore how emerging capabilities such as:\nAI agents\nAgentic workflows\nIntelligent automation\nModern data platforms\nAPI-first architectures\nCloud-native engineering\nAI-assisted software development\ncan fundamentally transform both our products and our technology operating model.\nCLS is already investing in AI-enabled solutions, including intelligent customer insights and AI-assisted service-of-process workflows. This leader will play a central role in shaping how AI is leveraged across the organization.\nRequired Skills & Qualifications\nThe successful candidate will:\nEstablish a clear enterprise architecture vision and roadmap\nSimplify a complex portfolio of systems and platforms\nDrive technology standardization and modernization efforts\nEnable scalable, reusable platform capabilities across the business\nAdvance AI adoption within products and engineering practices\nBuild alignment among executive, business, and technology stakeholders\nHelp position CLS as an AI-enabled leader in legal and compliance services\nYou combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and executive influence.\nYou are equally comfortable:\nEngaging with senior business leaders on strategic priorities\nDefining enterprise architecture and platform strategy\nEvaluating emerging technologies and AI capabilities\nGuiding modernization of large-scale technology ecosystems\nInfluencing decisions across complex organizational environments\nMost importantly, you are energized by the opportunity to define what the enterprise architecture of an AI-native business should look like and help bring that vision to life.\nThis is an opportunity to do far more than modernize legacy systems.\nYou will help define the future technology foundation of a market-leading business and shape how AI, automation, cloud platforms, and modern engineering practices drive the next generation of innovation across Wolters Kluwer Corporate Legal Services.\nIf you're excited by the challenge of building the architecture for an AI-native enterprise, we'd love to talk with you.\nOur Interview Practices\nTo maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you-not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.\nApplicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.\nCompensation:\n$151,700.00 - $270,950.00 USDThis role is eligible for Bonus.Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.\nAdditional Information:\nWolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. 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