Head of Knowledge and Practice Innovation

About Gilbert + Tobin

Gilbert + Tobin is built on enduring values of excellence, trust, respect, integrity and good corporate citizenship. We are a leading firm with over 500 lawyers, trusted by our clients to navigate today’s increasingly complex world.

We are purpose built for our clients’ most complex work - across transactions, disputes and regulation. Our partners are leaders in their fields, delivering the highest quality of legal advice and providing an exceptional edge for our clients. They also provide our lawyers the opportunity to work with and learn from them. We are innovators in the use of technology, redefining value and service in the legal industry.

Our open, merit-based culture attracts and inspires the best legal talent. Founded in 1988, G+T’s journey has been one of relentless ambition and rapid progress, achieving extraordinary success in just over three decades.

We remain as determined as ever to be the best it’s possible to be.

Role Overview

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving knowledge management strategy and operations across Gilbert + Tobin and with clients. Reporting to Caryn Sandler, Partner + Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer, and managing a team of Knowledge Lawyers, you will be responsible for:

• Driving the transformation of the firm’s knowledge assets into strategic, AI-enabled capabilities, in close consultation with the Partner + Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer and Practice Group Knowledge Partners.
• Developing and executing the firm’s enterprise knowledge strategy in alignment with AI, client value and productivity objectives.
• Leading the structuring, classification and governance of legal knowledge to optimise AI retrieval, accuracy and reuse. Developing policies for AI-enabled knowledge creation, maintenance and quality assurance.
• Managing specific knowledge, innovation and quality projects requiring close liaison and project co-management with G+T lawyers and practice groups, IT, Risk, Marketing/BD, HR and Library.
• Communicating knowledge and innovation initiatives to practice groups, partners and the firm.
• Identifying opportunities to productise legal knowledge and improve client delivery.
• Supporting the development of client-facing knowledge solutions.
• Continuing to lead and develop a high-performing knowledge function.
• Convening and chairing meetings of the Knowledge Partner group.
• Facilitating regular Knowledge meetings to ensure consistency of policy and content development across the firm.

About you

The successful candidate should have a proven track record in the Knowledge Management space, this may have been gained in Law Practice or broader professional services. You will have:

• Strong communication and influencing skills matched with a strong innovation mindset; a strategic thinker.
• Experience using knowledge management technologies with a strong focus on Generative AI;
• Strong people management and leadership skills;
• Project Management experience;
• Strong drafting skills, including an understanding of Plain English drafting;
• Strong problem solving skills and creativity;
• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment and juggle numerous tasks.

What we offer

• A supportive and flexible work environment.
• Top of market remuneration and a range of benefits including 26 weeks’ paid parental leave, additional annual leave, subsidised café and gym membership, end of trip facilities, exclusive retail discounts, social events and more, which you can view here: https://www.gtlaw.com.au/careers/benefits
• Beautiful sunlit open-plan offices with panoramic views of the city and easy access to public transport, restaurants, cafes and exercise facilities.

Please submit your interest via our career’s website with a resume.

  

We are committed to providing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.