Head of Legal Knowledge and Practice Innovation

Head of Legal Knowledge and Practice Innovation

Full-Time Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a team to drive legal knowledge and innovation in a top-tier law firm.
  • Company: Join a leading international law firm known for quality and innovation.
  • Benefits: Enjoy hybrid work, competitive pay, and amazing perks like 26 weeks' parental leave.
  • Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of legal practice with AI and innovative strategies.
  • Qualifications: Must be legally qualified with experience in knowledge management and AI technologies.

Rare opportunity to take a leadership role incorporating legal knowledge and innovation!

  • Lead a team of 9 in a global top-tier law firm
  • Drive legal knowledge, innovation, and AI strategy
  • Shape client value, productivity, and knowledge governance
  • ABOUT THE FIRM

Our client is a leading international law firm, recognised for delivering high-quality legal advice to its clients. The firm is also at the forefront of technology and innovation.

THE ROLE

  • Leading a team of 7 lawyers together with 2 paralegals, your duties will include:
  • Driving the transformation of the firm's knowledge assets into strategic, AI-enabled capabilities.
  • Develop and execute the firm's enterprise knowledge strategy in alignment with AI, client value, and productivity objectives.
  • Lead the structuring, classification, and governance of legal knowledge to improve AI retrieval, accuracy, and reuse.
  • Manage knowledge, innovation, and quality projects in collaboration with relevant departments.
  • Communicate knowledge and innovation initiatives across practice groups, partners, and the wider firm.
  • Identify opportunities to productise legal knowledge and enhance client delivery.
  • Support the development of client‑facing knowledge solutions.
  • Lead and develop a high‑performing knowledge function.
  • Convene and chair meetings of the Knowledge Partner group.
  • Facilitate regular knowledge meetings to ensure consistency in policy and content development across the firm.
  • YOU

The successful candidate will bring a strong track record in knowledge management, gained either in legal practice or across broader professional services.

You will have excellent communication and influencing skills, an innovative mindset, and hands‑on experience with knowledge management technologies, particularly Generative AI.

You will also need to be legally qualified and have full Australian working rights.

If this sounds like you, please reach out to sherri. hodson@empiregroup. com. au or call 0402 618 969.

BENEFITS

Benefits in this firm are outstanding!

Hybrid working, 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 more, which you can view here

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Head of Legal Knowledge and Practice Innovation employer: Empire Group

Join a respected family law practice that prioritises professional growth and client service in a supportive CBD environment. As a Junior Family Lawyer, you will benefit from structured mentoring, hands-on experience with diverse family law matters, and a collaborative team culture that fosters your development. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career while working alongside experienced practitioners who are dedicated to your success.

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Contact Details:

Empire Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of Legal Knowledge and Practice Innovation

Leadership Skills
Knowledge Management
AI Strategy Development
Legal Knowledge
Innovation Mindset
Communication Skills
Influencing Skills