Legal Operations Engineer

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
• Professional 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 2026
• 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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