Legal Engineer
Summize Legal Engineers are at the intersection of legal and technology, helping to implement our customers by designing, troubleshooting, and building the Summize solution to enhance customer processes.
Why we're different
The role
At Summize, we’re redefining the future of legal work with cutting-edge technology powered by AI. As a Legal Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of that transformation working at the intersection of law and technology.
This isn’t a traditional legal role, it’s a unique opportunity to combine your legal operations expertise with technical creativity to build powerful, scalable solutions that change how legal teams work every day.
With tailored training and mentoring from our expert team you’ll quickly become an expert in building, testing, and configuring AI-driven prompts for the Summize platform, helping legal teams unlock the full potential of automation with accuracy and efficiency.
Key responsibilities:
- Assisting in the set-up of the customer’s Summize instance by creating and reviewing contract types, engineering AI prompts and configuring workflows.
- Delivering on the scope of projects to a premium standard, consistently delivering on OKRs and targets.
- Engaging with Summize customers; running training and empowering them in adoption of Summize.
- Leveraging product expertise to deliver best-in-class training sessions to end users.
- Deliver work against deadlines, leveraging AI and technology to streamline and standardise processes, ensuring work is of recognisable Summize standard.
- Share innovative ideas with Customer Success & Implementation peers to enhance processes and improve the overall customer experience.
- Attend daily Legal Engineering stand ups and report on work progress, blockers, or successful breakthroughs to the Legal Engineer Team Lead.
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or a similar subject preferred; substantial relevant experience will also be considered.
- Experience in legal operations, contract lifecycle management, implementation consulting, or a similar legal-tech-oriented role
- An understanding of legal processes and how they can be optimized or automated
- A passion for legal technology, AI, and innovative problem-solving
- Strong analytical and solution-design skills
- Excellent communication skills (you’ll be working closely with customers and running training sessions)
- Confidence working with digital tools, SaaS platforms, and possibly Microsoft Word plugins
- A proactive, can-do mindset with the ability to learn fast, adapt quickly and take constructive feedback
Bonus points if you also have:
- Previous experience with AI prompt engineering or legal AI platforms
- Experience in customer onboarding or software implementation
- Familiarity with systems such as HubSpot & Monday.com
What we offer:
- 26 days holiday plus flexible bank holidays (increasing by one holiday for each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days)
- Healthcare cash plan with Simply Health
- Access to several health care services, including free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme
- Access to discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, fitness and more
- Rich learning and development opportunities supported through our Growth Mindset Fund.
- City centre offices with fantastic perks, fully stocked fridge providing soft drinks and complimentary breakfast
- Work from anywhere after one year of employment
- Employee share option scheme
- Regular social activities and events
- Opportunity to be a part of one of Manchester’s hottest tech scale ups
Apply for the role today!
Looking for a role where you can really make a difference? We’d love to hear from you andtell you more about this exciting opportunity at Summize.