Lead Engineer at Corto Pty Ltd

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Full-stack Development, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, System Design, Database Architecture, API Development, Generative AI, Automation Workflows, Agent-based Systems, Engineering Leadership, DevOps, Backend Services, Frontend Development, Technical Architecture

Industry

Software Development

Description

Lead the technical direction of a new, high-priority module for LawConnect: using AI to help everyday consumers understand their legal problem, connect with the right lawyer, and stay supported throughout their matter. This is one of the business’s most strategic initiatives, with visibility and backing at the highest level. Report to the Director of Engineering, while working directly with the Founders on one of the company’s top-priority initiatives. Architect, build, and scale a consumer-facing AI experience — from the initial match to ongoing communication and document handling — from 0–1. Own technical decisions across system design, performance, security, and reliability. About using AI across the consumer’s legal journey This initiative helps everyday people get the right legal help, fast — and stay supported all the way through. Most consumers facing a legal problem don’t know what kind of lawyer they need, how to describe their issue, whether their case has merit, or what to expect next. Guiding them to the right outcome requires understanding the consumer’s intent — in their own words — and supporting them well beyond the first connection. LawConnect is the consumer gateway to legal help. This module uses AI across the whole journey: facilitating the initial match between a consumer and the right lawyer, then supporting the ongoing communication between them. It helps assess a case and its merit and guides the consumer on next steps, and it powers document discovery, collection, and management so the right information reaches the right lawyer at the right time. Consumers arrive with very different levels of detail and confidence. Some type a single sentence; others write paragraphs about a stressful, high-stakes situation. The AI must handle that ambiguity gracefully — asking the right questions, capturing the matter accurately, surfacing and organising the relevant documents, and guiding the person to the next step — while always being safe, trustworthy, and clear that it informs rather than provides legal advice. What you’ll do You will own the AI experience that supports the consumer’s journey — from how a person describes their problem, to case assessment, lawyer matching, ongoing communication, and document discovery and management — and the module added to the LawConnect platform to provide this capability. Architect, design, and deliver a consumer-facing AI experience that becomes foundational to how people find legal help through LawConnect. Define strategy, prioritise development, and deliver at pace with the Director of Engineering and the Founders. Own the technical architecture — the end-to-end system, from natural-language intent understanding and case-merit assessment, to lawyer matching, ongoing consumer–lawyer communication, and document discovery, collection, and management. Define the engineering culture — set the standards, practices, and operating rhythms for a team that will grow internationally. To make this happen, you will: Build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services and polished consumer-facing frontend experiences. Prototype, test, and refine AI-driven features that interpret consumer intent and work reliably with generative AI models. Establish engineering processes, DevOps workflows, observability, and quality standards. Collaborate cross-functionally with other AI teams, product leaders, and senior stakeholders. What you'll bring You’re a curious, self-driven engineer who wants to build meaningful technology. 8+ years of professional experience in full-stack development. Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, or other modern frameworks. Strong experience in system design, database architecture, and API development. Experience working with generative AI, automation workflows, or agent-based systems is highly desirable. Proven experience building, leading, and scaling high-performing engineering teams — hiring, coaching, and motivating. Excellent communication skills, including working directly with senior leadership. You are the type of person who: Is entrepreneurial and comfortable with ambiguity. Is curious, creative, and analytical. Is driven by solving meaningful problems for real users. Enjoys building products that shape the future of an industry. About LawConnect We are LawConnect, a cutting-edge software company dedicated to revolutionising the legal industry. Our mission is to empower legal practitioners with AI-driven solutions that streamline their workflow, boost productivity, and provide more efficient client service. Our team of AI experts and engineers collaborate to develop intelligent software tailored to the unique needs of lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants. Our innovative AI solutions automate routine tasks, simplify document management, and enhance decision-making, allowing legal professionals to focus on what they do best — providing expert legal counsel. We’re rapidly scaling, with a highly technical workforce where around 50% of the team are developers and engineers. Working alongside our Sydney-based team of passionate high achievers, you’ll join a fast-growing technology business where things rarely stay the same for long — and if you’re smart, caring, and ambitious, you’ll be in great company. Why join LawConnect? Your work matters. We solve real world problems that improve and support local, everyday law firms. So they can do their best work for the people in the communities they serve. Make an impact. You won’t be another ‘cog in the wheel’ here. We give full trust and autonomy for you to be heard, to work on big & complex projects – and to make a real difference. Work with a group of authentic, passionate people who love what they do. Well-funded and global. CORTO is part ofATI – one of the largest international LegalTech companies. Flexible and hybrid working. We engage, share, and collaborate on ideas and workflows. Career and learning opportunities; we move fast and need smart people to get us where we're going. We are a scaling business and looking for people who want to grow with us. Have fun with us. Celebrations. Socials. Sports teams. Access to sailing and yacht events. We value your well-being - Wellness focus with additional time off, gym membership and other perks. Fast-paced tech environment, if we don't disrupt ourselves someone else will do it! Access to LEAP Home - a program unique to LEAP to support you in buying your primary residence.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical direction and architecture of a consumer-facing AI module to help users navigate legal problems and connect with lawyers. You will own the end-to-end system design, define engineering culture, and scale a high-performing international team.