Innovation Manager - Legal Tech and Innovation (Sydney or Melbourne)

• This is a pivotal role drawing on your legal industry experience in driving the firms Gen AI initiatives ensuring we harness emerging technologies to deliver bespoke client solutions and foster engagement across the firm and with our clients.
• International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) recently recognised our Chief Innovation Officer as one of the most influential women in legal technology for 2025 This rare opportunity will see you working with leaders in their field. Dont get left behind.

Who are we

A firm born in Asia underpinned by world class capability.

With over 3700 lawyers in 27 global locations we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our fullservice offering combines unmatched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Role Detail

Our awardwinning Innovation team is responsible for the design and delivery of both the innovation and transformation strategies and portfolios for King & Wood Mallesons.

Reporting to the Melbourne based Head of Innovation with a focus on problem solving generative AI progress improvement experimentation and consulting out into the business and with our clients legal operations teams key responsibilities include:

• Capturing legal requirements from internal and external clients using Jobs to be Done User Stories and business process mapping techniques
• Analysing requirements to identify opportunities for existing LegalTech or repeatable legal processes to bring added value to legal activities
• Configuring No Code and Low Code solutions to meet client requirements for rapid deployment and meet engagement demands. Including Questionnaire/Form based apps including calculations document generation and workflow automation
• Assuming ownership of various projects and initiatives as assigned
• Leading complex strategic projects involving significant uncertainty and ambiguity
• Developing project plans and ensuring these are delivered on time

With flexibility to be based the Melbourne or Sydney CBD office this role will work with the broader Innovation team to analyse client and legal team requirements implement LegalTech utilising lowcode platforms and delivering bespoke client tools.

About You

With a consistent stream of work and an increasing focus on LegalTech AI (including Gen AI) and growing client and project demands this role requires a professional with a unique blend of innovation expertise and business acumen. You will be proactive entrepreneurial actionoriented and curious. All of this underpinned with a one team client centric approach.

As we move into Innovation 2.0 the second generation of the innovation journey that will look at scaling and impact to set you up for success you will also need:

• Experience implementing various legal technology solutions including automation and AIenabled tools
• Strong skills in implementing change and proven ability and passion about driving transformational cultural change
• Previous innovation or digital transformation experience
• A strong desire to work with new technologies build knowledge and share with stakeholder communities
• Project management and time management skills.
• Experience with Tech where engineering is a key discipline with a proven ability to lead solution designs as well as change tech adoption and engagement outcomes
• Certification training or experience in innovation methodologies including application of lean business model canvas design thinking agile ADKAR change management and experimentation within a corporate or professional services environment would be valued

Next Steps

Please click Apply Now to apply online with your cover letter summarising why youre applying and your resume to support your experience.

Applications close COB Monday 12th May 2025.

If you have any questions or need any further information please dont hesitate to reach out to Bridget on 02).

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Why work with us

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected valued and supported both personally and professionally and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.

We live by our Principles and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community youll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives benefits policies and processes to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM well provide you with the platform to Learn Master Lead.