Template Developer - Document Automation Specialist

We’re Avvoka

We building drafting technology thats transforming the way the world contracts - our platform helps legal teams move faster through contracts using automation and AI, without taking judgement away from the lawyers in control. We believe technology should amplify expertise, not replace it.

Avvoka is trusted by over 20% of the AmLaw 100 law firms, global banks and enterprises, and weve grown largely through product strength. With headcount and revenue contuining to scale rapidly year on year, were now moving from a product-led path into a globally recognised legal-tech brand.

Were at an inflection point: evolving how the worlds most sophisticated legal teams work — and building a company where thoughtful people can do the best work of their careers.

This is a rare opportunity to build the Avvoka brand from the ground up — not inherit it. You’ll be part of a small, ambitious team with the freedom to create, experiment and raise the bar for legal tech.

You’ll work alongside smart, supportive people who move fast and care deeply about quality. If you’re motivated by ownership, pace and visible impact, you’ll feel at home here.

We’re looking for a Document Automation Specialist who will use the Avvoka tool to turn flat Word precedents into automated legal templates. You’ll play a key role in building, quality-assuring and refining automated templates for our clients, ensuring that they function seamlessly and meet business requirements. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for logic, formatting, and process efficiency, with the ability to work directly with clients to transform complex contracts into structured, dynamic templates. Role Details

• Department: Growth


• Track: Individual Contributor


• Primary Point of Contact: Sales Manager


• Location: Phillipines


• Billable Hours: up to 160h a month


• Compensation: Competitive, based on experience


• Start Date: Flexible — we’d love you to join soon

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   Template Creation & Automation

   
   
   
   
   • Develop automated document templates based on client specifications using Avvoka’s no code document automation platform.
   
   
   • Implement conditional logic, variable fields, and structured workflows to ensure documents are created reliably and efficiently.
   
   
   • Work with our team to receive automation opportunities and briefings and translate structured instructions into functional, automated templates.
   
   
   
   


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   Reviewing & Refining Templates

   
   
   
   
   • Conduct quality checks to ensure templates generate correctly under various conditions.
   
   
   • Troubleshoot formatting, logic, or templating errors and refine as needed.
   
   
   • Ensure templates are structured for scalability, ease of use, and future adaptability.
   
   
   
   


3. 
   

   Client Collaboration & Requirement Gathering

   
   
   
   
   • Engage directly with clients to understand their document automation needs and challenges.
   
   
   • Work closely with Customer Success and Product teams to ensure templates align with best practices.
   
   
   • Provide recommendations on how to best structure contracts for automation.
   
   
   
   


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   Handling Template Adjustments & Customizations

   
   
   
   
   • Modify and enhance existing client templates based on feedback and evolving business requirements.
   
   
   • Implement data integrations and dynamic fields where required to support contract generation.
   
   
   • Maintain consistency across multiple templates to align with client branding and formatting standards.
   
   
   
   

To ensure your application has the best opportunity of success, your CV could cover the below measures of success with quantifiable results (e.g. percentages, growth, reductions, impact)

• Delivered accurate, scalable automated templates that consistently generated error-free documents across complex conditional scenarios, reducing manual drafting time and rework by a measurable percentage.


• Translated client requirements into effective automation solutions by collaborating with clients, Customer Success, and Product teams, improving client satisfaction and accelerating time-to-deployment.


• Maintained and evolved template libraries through ongoing quality checks, refinements, and customizations, ensuring long-term usability, brand consistency, and adaptability as client needs changed.

The ideal candidate would have:

• Strong logical thinking skills and attention to detail.


• Familiarity with Microsoft Word styling, numbering, and formatting.


• Excellent communication skills to liaise with our internal Customer Success, Product and Dev teams.

Bonus points if:

• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools or low-code automation platforms.


• Understanding of conditional logic, data mapping, and API integrations.


• Basic knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, or SQL) for advanced automation.

Core attributes we value across all roles:

• Adaptability in dynamically evolving settings


• A proactive, solution-focused mindset with ownership


• A collaborative spirit, supporting and mentoring others

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway — you might be just the candidate we’re looking for.

1. CV Review: Our People team reviews all applications carefully.


2. Screening Call (15m): A quick virtual chat with our People team to learn more about you and answer any initial questions.


3. Stage 1 – Assessment Interview (30–45m): A virtual assessment interview with the Hiring Manager focused on your experience and approach.


4. Stage 2 – Senior Interview (for senior roles): An additional conversation with members of the leadership team.


5. Meet the Team: Where possible, we’ll invite shortlisted candidates to visit our WeWork Waterloo office to meet the wider team.

We aim to make an offer to the successful candidate within a month of application, but this will vary by role and seniority.

• Clear scope of work, with clear success criteria and meaningful deliverables


• Ability to invoice via own company / umbrella / sole trader


• Autonomy over how and when work is delivered


• Access to necessary systems, tools, and documentation


• Clear success criteria and delivery milestones


• Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact problems


• Exposure to enterprise / scale-up environments


• Ability to shape systems, processes, or architecture


• Strong portfolio / reference value

We are an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those from underrepresented groups - and are happy to provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process.