AI Legal Assistant
\| Remote (Australia) \| 6-Month Contract \| Potential for Ongoing Employment
About Us AI Legal Assistant is Australia's leading legal AI platform, serving over 230 law firms across Australia and New Zealand. As the official AI training partner of the ACT Bar Association, we're transforming how legal professionals work. We're now in scale-up mode with global expansion on the horizon—and we need exceptional talent to help us get there.
The Role
We're looking for a
Senior Developer
with deep experience in building robust, secure integrations between platforms. You'll be responsible for creating seamless two-way document syncs between our platform and key partners, ensuring data integrity, real-time record updates, and enterprise-grade security throughout.
This is a hands-on technical role where you'll architect and deliver critical infrastructure that powers our platform's connectivity with the broader legal technology ecosystem.
What You'Ll Do
Design and build document integrations between our platform and partner systems
Develop two-way sync mechanisms that keep records consistent across platforms in real-time
Implement high-level security protocols across all integration touchpoints
Work with payment systems including Stripe for billing and subscription integrations
Collaborate closely with our product and engineering teams to scope and deliver integration projects
Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery and code quality
Document integration specifications and maintain clear technical communication with stakeholders
What We're Looking For
Must Have:
Proven experience building complex integrations between SaaS platforms
Strong background in API development, webhooks, and real-time data synchronisation
Demonstrable proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar agentic coding tools)
Deep understanding of security best practices for data exchange and authentication
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Based in Australia with valid working rights
Highly Desirable:
Experience working with Stripe APIs (Connect, Billing, Webhooks)
Familiarity with legal technology or document management systems
Experience in fast-paced start-up or scale-up environments
Our Technology Stack
Backend:
Python
FastAPI
Docker
Celery
WebSockets
Frontend:
NuxtJS
Tailwind CSS
Docker
Data \& Caching:
MongoDB Atlas
Redis
DevOps \& Monitoring:
GitHub
Docker Hub
Grafana \& Prometheus
Payments:
Stripe
Testing \& QA:
Sentry
Postman
SonarQube
Bird Eats Bug
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The Opportunity
Contract:
6 months initially, with genuine scope for ongoing employment
Company Stage:
Scale-up mode with global expansion underway
Impact:
Play a key role in building infrastructure that connects Australia's leading legal AI platform to the broader ecosystem
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How to Apply
⚠️ Applications without a video will not be considered.
To apply, you must submit:
Your resume/CV
A custom face-to-camera video
(2–5 minutes) specifically recorded for this role, covering: Why you believe you're the ideal candidate for this position
A walkthrough of your relevant integration and development experience
Examples of how you use AI tools in your development workflow
Generic applications or those missing the video component will be automatically disqualified. We're looking for candidates who take initiative and can communicate clearly—your application is your first opportunity to demonstrate both.