About us

Gilbert + Tobin is built on enduring values of excellence, trust, respect, integrity and good corporate citizenship. We are a leading firm with over 500 lawyers, trusted by our clients to navigate today’s increasingly complex world.

We are purpose-built for our clients’ most complex work - across transactions, disputes and regulation. Our partners are leaders in their fields, delivering the highest quality of legal advice and providing an exceptional edge for our clients. They also provide our lawyers the opportunity to work with and learn from them. We are innovators in the use of technology, redefining value and service in the legal industry.

Our open, merit-based culture attracts and inspires the best legal talent. Founded in 1988, G+T’s journey has been one of relentless ambition and rapid progress, achieving extraordinary success in just over three decades.

We remain as determined as ever to be the best it’s possible to be.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join our high-performing Technology team. This is a unique opportunity to design and build secure applications that directly impact how legal services are delivered. You’ll work closely with legal technologists, data scientists and platform engineers to build smart, scalable internal solutions that embed seamlessly into legal workflows.

You'll be part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your work will contribute to a growing portfolio of custom-built tools and firm-wide AI-enabled applications.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain full stack applications for internal legal and business use.
• Translate lawyer use cases into secure, scalable tools embedded in legal workflows.
• Collaborate with data scientists to bring AI-powered prototypes into production.
• Manage application interfaces and ensure secure API integration across platforms.
• Lead code reviews, contribute to technical standards, and mentor other engineers.
• Work closely with platform and governance teams to embed secure development practices.

About you

• Strong experience with JavaScript/TypeScript (React, Node.js) and experience with Python is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based development, especially with Azure and AWS platforms.
• Ability to integrate AI/ML features into applications using modern frameworks.
• Familiarity with secure software development and ISO-aligned practices.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and work cross-functionally.

What we offer

• A supportive and flexible work environment.
• Top of market remuneration and a range of benefits including 26 weeks’ paid parental leave, additional annual leave, subsidised café and gym membership, end of trip facilities, exclusive retail discounts, social events and much more, which you can view here: http://bit.ly/GTFLYER
• Beautiful sunlit open-plan offices with panoramic views of the city and easy access to public transport, restaurants, cafes and exercise facilities.

How to apply

Please submit your interest via our careers website with a resume.

Should you have any questions about the role, or require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process please contact gtcareers.com.au

We are committed to providing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.