AI & Knowledge Specialist

Your role

At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.

You'll be a part of our Knowledge Management team based in either Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the strategic adoption and integration of generative AI and other cutting-edge knowledge technologies across our legal practice groups.

As an AI & Knowledge Specialist, you’ll be at the forefront of legal innovation - supporting the development, rollout and adoption of digital tools that enhance legal service delivery, research, drafting and client engagement. You’ll work closely with lawyers, partners, and corporate services teams to embed technology into the way we work, helping to unlock efficiencies and deliver greater value to our clients.

As an AI & Knowledge Specialist, you will :

Collaborate with practice groups to identify high-impact use cases for generative AI and knowledge tools.

Customise and support the implementation of legal tech solutions.

Act as a key contact for AI-related queries and troubleshooting.

Develop user-friendly resources and training materials.

Support vendor relationships and evaluate new features and tools.

Facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-practice collaboration.

Assist with client education, pitch preparation and tool demonstrations.

This is an 18-month fixed term, full-time opportunity. At Allens we have a hybrid working structure, typically 60% in the office and 40% from home. We would be happy to discuss any other flexible working arrangements that best support you.

About you

You will have :

Experience in legal or professional services.

Familiarity with legal tech platforms (e.g. Lexis+, Westlaw Precision, CoCounsel, Contract Express).

Strong communication, project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience in training, change management or innovation.

A passion for innovation, continuous learning and legal technology.

A desire to learn, grow, network, mentor others.

Your development

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.

Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.

Our perks

Our benefits include :

Financial : market competitive fixed remuneration, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.

Health and wellbeing : fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families.

Flexibility : hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.

Leave : ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.

Recognition : team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

How to apply?

We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please phone Olivia Newport, Talent Acquisition Consultant, +61 2 9230 5848.

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at careers@allens.com.au . We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at careers@allens.com.au . The right role for you might be just around the corner!