Knowledge Management Senior Associate – Corporate, M&A & Capital Markets

About the role

Clayton Utz is seeking a Knowledge Lawyer to join its National KM team supporting the Corporate, M&A & Capital Markets practice on a full-time basis. This role offers a unique opportunity for a current or recent fee-earner to stay close to substantive legal work while stepping aside from fee-earning. The role is based in Sydney, however we are open to applications from professionals in Brisbane or Melbourne.

The role

Reporting to Gareth Cantin, the Head of Knowledge, your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing, curating and maintaining high-quality precedents, practice notes and know-how resources for the Corporate practice.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments relevant to corporate practice (including M&A, capital markets, private equity and general corporate advisory) and preparing concise updates for the Corporate practice.
• Partnering with Corporate partners and senior associates to continuously improve knowledge resources with the latest transactional and legal developments.
• Working with multiple cross-functional teams reimagining legal work and driving the adoption of AI-augmented tools and legal technology within the Corporate practice.
• Contributing to firm-wide knowledge and transformation initiatives, including training programs, legal technology pilots and thought leadership.
• Delivering practical training and guidance to lawyers on precedent systems, know-how databases and best-practice use of knowledge management tools, including formal presentations, workshops and one-on-one training sessions for practitioners at different levels of seniority.

About you

Skills and experience

• Deep understanding of corporate transactional work, including the underlying documents, market practice and precedent needs.
• Genuine interest in legal technology, AI-augmented tools and their application to legal practice.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Experience with precedent management, know-how systems or legal knowledge platforms is an advantage.

What we offer

• The opportunity to shape how a leading Australian law firm captures, shares and leverages its collective knowledge.
• Exposure to cutting-edge legal technology and AI tools.
• A supportive and collaborative national Knowledge team.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits, with flexible working arrangements.

This is a full-time position. Part-time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

About our Corporate, M&A & Capital Markets team

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.

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