Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong presence across key global markets, including Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. The firm is known for its sector-focused approach, advising on complex and high-value matters across industries such as construction, energy, insurance, transport and commodities. With a collaborative and commercially focused culture, the firm places a strong emphasis on innovation, knowledge sharing and delivering practical outcomes for its clients.
About the Opportunity:
We are partnering with this firm to appoint a Knowledge Counsel to support its Disputes practice across Australia. This is a unique opportunity to step into a non-fee earning role that sits at the centre of legal excellence, supporting lawyers across multiple offices while contributing to the firm’s broader knowledge and innovation strategy.
The Role:
Working as part of a global knowledge management team, you will play a key role in driving best practice, supporting legal teams with high-quality know-how, and enhancing the firm’s knowledge resources. The role is varied and collaborative, with a strong focus on legal developments, training, and content creation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring and communicating key legal and industry developments
- Supporting lawyers with know-how queries and legal research
- Developing and maintaining precedents, templates and knowledge resources
- Contributing to client-facing content, publications and thought leadership
- Supporting business development initiatives, pitches and client training
- Delivering internal training and supporting lawyer development programs
- Working closely with global teams on knowledge initiatives and strategy
You will be an experienced disputes lawyer with a strong technical background and a genuine interest in knowledge management, training and innovation.
Key requirements include:
- Strong disputes experience gained in private practice or in-house
- Excellent drafting, research and communication skills
- An interest in knowledge management, training and legal innovation
- Ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach
Why Apply:
This is an excellent opportunity to move into a strategic, non-fee earning role within a high-performing and collaborative environment, where you will play a key role in supporting legal excellence and driving knowledge sharing across a global firm.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Adam Kumaraswamy on 0414223338
