Knowledge Manager (Personal Law)

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End of Year leave

Wellbeing leave (up to 4 days per year

Parental leave 22 weeks

Salary Continuance & Life Insurance

Hybrid flex working model

17.5% Annual Leave Loading

Job summary

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers is seeking a strategic Knowledge Manager to shape how legal knowledge is created, shared and applied across Personal Law. You will lead the evolution of our knowledge ecosystem, bringing together legal expertise, technology and innovation to help our people deliver exceptional client outcomes.

You will drive initiatives that improve consistency, quality and efficiency, including governance, training, playbooks and best-practice frameworks, with a focus on modernising

Qualifications

• Significant post-admission experience in legal practice, knowledge management or related legal innovation role.
• Experience designing, implementing and governing legal knowledge assets, systems and processes.
• Strong understanding of legal research, legal drafting and knowledge governance.
• Experience with generative AI and emerging knowledge tools.

Responsibilities

• Shape how legal knowledge is created, shared and applied across Personal Law.
• Lead evolution of the knowledge ecosystem, combining legal expertise, technology and innovation.
• Drive knowledge initiatives to improve consistency, quality and efficiency.
• Governance, training and best-practice frameworks for modernising the way we work.

Skills

Knowledge management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Communication

Education

Legal qualification

Tools

Knowledge management systems

Legal tech tools

Job description

For over 100 years, Maurice Blackburn has stood up for those who need us most. With courage and compassion, we extend access to justice to countless Australians. We look beyond the immediate challenge to support people in moments that matter across their lives, and continually push for better solutions for our clients. We invest in and empower our people to stand up for what we believe in and go fearlessly forward together.

We work on real cases, achieving important and positive results in real people’s lives, which is why we are one of Australia’s mostrespected law firms.Maurice Blackburn, experience you can count on.

About the role

We're looking for a strategic and forward-thinking Knowledge Manager to shape how legal knowledge is created, shared and applied across Personal Law. You'll lead the evolution of our knowledge ecosystem—bringing together legal expertise, technology and innovation to make it easier for our people to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.

Working closely with legal leaders, Digital & Technology and subject matter experts, you'll drive knowledge initiatives that improve consistency, quality and efficiency. From AI-enabled tools and playbooks to governance, training and best-practice frameworks, you'll play a key role in modernising the way we work.

What we're looking for

You'll be a legally qualified professional with a passion for knowledge management, innovation and continuous improvement. You know how to turn complex legal information into practical, accessible resources and enjoy influencing stakeholders to embrace new ways of working.

You'll bring:

• Significant post-admission experience in legal practice, knowledge management or a related legal innovation role.
• Experience designing, implementing and governing legal knowledge assets, systems and processes.
• Strong understanding of legal research, legal drafting and knowledge governance.
• Experience working with legal technology, including generative AI and emerging knowledge tools.
• The ability to engage, influence and collaborate with stakeholders across all levels of the business.
• A curious, solutions-focused mindset with excellent communication, facilitation and change management skills.
• A passion for improving how knowledge is captured, shared and embedded into everyday practice.
• Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities
• End of Year leave, 1 day first year, 4 days after 2 years
• Comprehensive mental health framework, including wellbeing leave (up to 4 extra days per year)and $299 reimbursement
• 22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy
• Rewards and recognition platform with fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts
• A hybrid flex working model
• Salary Continuance & Life Insurance
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

… just to name a few. *T's & C's apply

Our shared values represent what we stand for and guide how we act, with Courage; Compassion; Collaboration; Fairness and Tenacity.

We love that you have a life outside of work and we’re happy to support yours. We provide you a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, backed by inclusive leaders and progressive people policies, where you can be your authentic self and thrive. Here we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, enriched by differences in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age and family arrangements. Applications from First Nations People are encouraged.

Additional Information

Our Circle Back Initiative partnership means we’re committed to responding to every applicant.

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace