Knowledge Lawyer, Class Actions in Sydney

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a commercially-minded and intellectually curious Knowledge Lawyer to join our national Class Actions team, based in our Sydney office. This role will play a pivotal role in shaping how we deliver, innovate and grow in one of the most dynamic areas of our national litigation practice. This position will have a particular focus on supporting the development and implementation of AI-enabled solutions to improve matter delivery, knowledge management, client service and operational efficiency.

What you’ll do:

• Monitor market developments to identify opportunities with prospective and existing clients, including class action pitch opportunities.
• Manage the preparation of key materials for external business development activities, including client talks, podcasts and roundtables.
• Contribute to the Class Actions practice's AI and data strategy by helping to develop and implement AI-enabled workflows, products and knowledge resources.
• Collaborate with Partners, Business Development and Learning & Development to create and edit thought leadership articles, training and blogs.
• Support initiatives that leverage matter data and market intelligence to create value for clients and the practice.
• Act as subject matter expert for projects relying on practice group content or for knowledge-related projects within the team.
• Focus on increasing skills and commerciality around the team makeup/leverage, whilst working with pricing and resourcing managers to ensure the profitability of the work.

What you’ll bring:

• A law degree and relevant practice experience in class actions or related disputes, with 5 or more years post-admission experience.
• An interest in building strategic business relationships and identifying/pursuing new business.
• A high level of credibility and the ability to act as a trusted adviser to partners, legal staff and business services staff.
• The ability to deal autonomously, flexibly and effectively with a wide variety of people at various levels across the business.
• An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.

What you can expect from us:

We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm. We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives.