Legal Operations Engineer at red-gate. About the role Red-gate is looking for a skilled engineer to join on a five-month fixed-term contract focused on transforming documented legal processes into fully operational automated systems. In this position, you will partner closely with the General Counsel to build and deploy AI-powered solutions that eliminate time-consuming manual administrative work. The goal is to create robust, lasting infrastructure that significantly improves how the legal team handles routine tasks. This is a hands-on delivery role requiring someone who can hit the ground running and produce tangible results within a compressed timeline. You will be responsible for taking existing process documentation and turning it into working automation that the internal team can maintain long after the contract concludes.
Location: Cambridge with hybrid working arrangement requiring Wednesday office attendance
Engagement: Five-month fixed-term contract position
Compensation: Between 80,000 and 90,000 GBP calculated on a full-time-equivalent basis and paid pro rata
Reporting structure: Reports within the Chief Financial Officer organization
What you'll do
Review and analyze existing Lucidchart process diagrams along with associated improvement documentation to develop a structured and prioritized implementation roadmap for automation builds
Identify and automate repetitive high-volume administrative processes with particular emphasis on streamlining contract intake procedures and NDA routing workflows throughout the organization
Architect and deploy sophisticated AI agentic workflows leveraging large language models including Claude to intelligently process and respond to legal department requests
Eliminate stopgap solutions currently in place such as Microsoft Forms by building permanent automated infrastructure that provides greater reliability and scalability
Set up and configure various legal technology platforms encompassing contract lifecycle management software, DocuSign electronic signature capabilities, and SharePoint document management systems
Create thorough documentation covering all implemented automations and operational procedures to enable smooth knowledge transfer to permanent staff members




Maintain regular communication with the General Counsel regarding build progress and timeline adherence through structured status reporting
Evaluate existing workflows for additional automation opportunities beyond the initially documented processes
Establish testing protocols to validate that automated workflows perform correctly before deployment to production environments
Design error handling and exception management procedures to ensure automated systems fail gracefully when encountering unexpected inputs
Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure all implementations meet organizational standards for data protection and system access
Create user guides and training materials to help legal team members interact effectively with newly automated systems
Requirements
Demonstrated track record of rapidly building and deploying process automations or workflow solutions without requiring lengthy discovery or analysis phases before beginning implementation work
Direct practical experience architecting and constructing AI agentic workflows that utilize large language models such as Claude for intelligent task processing and decision support
Capacity to work autonomously while effectively managing a prioritized backlog of deliverables within the strict five-month project duration
Comprehensive understanding of the operational challenges and risk considerations that commonly affect in-house legal departments and corporate counsel teams
Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities including the skill to translate complex technical implementations into accessible explanations for colleagues without technical backgrounds
Immediate availability to commence work or ability to start within a maximum one-week notice period from offer acceptance
Experience delivering projects with fixed deadlines and clear accountability for outcomes




Comfort working in environments where requirements may evolve and priorities shift based on business needs
Strong problem-solving abilities with a pragmatic approach to finding workable solutions quickly
Nice to have
Prior hands-on experience implementing or administering legal technology solutions such as contract lifecycle management platforms, matter management systems, or electronic signature tools
Qualified background in business analysis, process reengineering, digital transformation initiatives, or robotic process automation implementations
Familiarity with legal department operations including common workflows around contract review, compliance tracking, and matter intake
Experience working directly with executive stakeholders including general counsel or chief legal officers
Knowledge of data privacy requirements and how they impact legal technology implementations
Understanding of integration patterns between enterprise systems commonly found in corporate environments
Skills & tools
Large language models with specific expertise in Claude for building intelligent automation
Low-code and no-code automation platforms including Power Automate and Zapier for rapid workflow development
Lucidchart for process mapping interpretation and documentation
Robotic process automation tools for handling structured repetitive tasks
Contract lifecycle management software for end-to-end contract handling
DocuSign for electronic signature workflow configuration
SharePoint for document management and collaboration infrastructure
Microsoft 365 ecosystem for enterprise productivity integration
Practical notes
The recruitment timeline has been accelerated with the intention of having the selected candidate in place by the end of July ****
Benefits package includes private health insurance coverage, a monthly wellbeing allowance for personal health activities, and paid time off entitlements
Every application submitted receives review by actual human team members rather than automated screening alone
Candidates should be prepared for a streamlined interview process given the urgency of filling this position
The hybrid arrangement provides flexibility while ensuring regular face-to-face collaboration with the legal team
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📌 Legal Operations Engineer (Western Australia)
🏢 Red Gate
📍 Western Australia