Knowledge Lawyer, Class Actions

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holistic wellbeing fund

Home office allowance

Job summary

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in Sydney is seeking a commercially-minded Knowledge Lawyer to join our national Class Actions team. The role focuses on AI-enabled solutions to improve matter delivery, knowledge management, client service and efficiency, and is based in our Sydney office.

You will monitor market developments, prepare external business materials, and collaborate to create thought leadership while supporting data-driven client value initiatives.

Qualifications

• A law degree and relevant practice experience in class actions or related disputes.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strategic business relationships

AI curiosity

Trusted adviser

Autonomous working style

Education

Law degree

5+ years post-admission experience

Class actions experience

Job description

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. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has invested heavily in AI and legal technology and 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.

The Disputes Team

With a multi-disciplinary global disputes team of world-leading sector specialists and regional experts, the Disputes team provides commercial insight and legal advice which is described by Chambers and Partners as a 'Dispute Resolution powerhouse that consistently tops the rankings across the world'.

Bringing together litigators, arbitrators, mediators, advocacy experts, regulatory specialists, and investigators, whatever the challenge or opportunity, we partner with our clients every step in the process.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's Disputes group is ranked as a Tier 1 Dispute Resolution: Class Actions Firm (Legal 500 2026) and ranked a Band 1 Dispute Resolution Firm (Chambers Asia Pacific 2026).

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 make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
• 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.
• For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here.
• 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. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values - Human, Bold, and Outstanding.