Legal Engineer - Corporate M&A Lawyer Sydney

Legal Engineer - Corporate M&A Lawyer Sydney Sydney-based M&A lawyer (5–8 PQE) ready to fuse law with AI? Join a fast-growing start-up as Legal Engineer — SME to lead pilots, onboarding, and drive engagement/ adoption of an AI-powered platform. Apply now We are partnering with a well funded, fast growth start up with an incredible automation platform, powered by AI. This software platform is easily customisable with accuracy and superfast turnaround, so can be adapted to any law firm's or in house team's internal processes with expedience. The team are seeking a Corporate M&A Lawyer to join as a Legal Engineer. The primary objective is to make AI accessible for legal professionals. This involves closely observing client workflows and adapting technology to fit with the Legal Engineer working as a bridge between users and product teams. The role requires a deep understanding of legal practice in M&A and a focus on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies. As the inaugural Legal Engineer, you will be the Product Specialist/ SME in M&A. Our client are building a transaction management platform for corporate M&A. This will encompass share purchase agreements, asset sales, due diligence coordination, completion mechanics, and post-completion obligations — all automated and tracked in one place. We need someone who has run M&A transactions as a practitioner and wants to turn that expertise into software. You will define the workflows, checklists, condition tracking, and document logic that power M&A automation. You will work with the development team to build features, and with our GTM team to ensure the product resonates with corporate and M&A teams at Australian law firms. About the Role Define end-to-end M&A transaction workflows: engagement, due diligence, SPA/APA negotiation, conditions precedent, completion, and post-completion Map condition precedent and condition subsequent tracking, including regulatory approvals (FIRB, ACCC, ASX), third-party consents, and completion deliverables Design automation rules for due diligence management, document request lists, data room coordination, and checklist tracking Work with the development team to translate M&A processes into product features, data models, and automation logic Design templates for SPAs, disclosure letters, completion checklists, and ancillary documents Identify where M&A teams waste the most time — CP tracking, completion mechanics, post-completion undertakings — and prioritise for automation Support the GTM team with domain expertise for M&A-focused sales conversations, demos, and client onboarding Validate product features with practising corporate/M&A lawyers About You 6+ years of experience in corporate M&A at an Australian law firm (buy-side, sell-side, or both) Deep understanding of share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, due diligence processes, and completion mechanics Experience with condition precedent tracking and regulatory approval workflows (FIRB, ACCC, ASX as applicable) Ability to articulate complex transaction workflows as structured, step-by-step processes Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams Genuine interest in technology and willingness to learn how software is built Excellent written and verbal communication skills Nice to Have Experience across both private M&A and public company transactions Work hybrid from fantastic office near Circular Quay. This role comes with a great salary and generous share options post probation. Services Career search Locations Sydney Remote status Hybrid Novum Global - Worldwide Legal and Tech Sector Specialist We create opportunities for legal technology businesses and law firms through business advisory and talent acquisition services and for candidates through building long-term careers. Novum Global bring over 20 years of expertise together from a variety of disciplines to make the future of technology vendors and professionals brighter. Our team is dedicated to being the partner that businesses, firms and professionals can go to with ease of mind that their growth aspirations are in the best hands. Novum Global's services range from start to end as we find the best matches between open roles and professionals and support the development and successful execution of strategic goals. About Novum Global Novum Global is a global specialist in the legal sector, connecting legal tech businesses, law firms, and candidates with opportunities for growth. Trusted by 130+ businesses, law firms, and thousands of candidates, Novum Global delivers exceptional consulting, talent acquisition, and tailored advisory services in sales, marketing, and HR. Focused on driving growth at personal and corporate levels, Novum Global empowers clients with the tools and expertise needed to stay ahead in the legal industry.