Innovation Manager - Legal Tech and Innovation

King & Wood Mallesons is seeking an Innovation Manager - Legal Tech and Innovation in Sydney, Australia. The role focuses on driving Gen AI initiatives and enhancing client solutions through emerging technologies. Key responsibilities include capturing legal requirements, analyzing opportunities for LegalTech, configuring No Code solutions, and leading strategic projects. Candidates should have experience in legal technology, change management, and innovation methodologies. Flexibility to be based in Melbourne or Sydney is offered.
Innovation Manager - Legal Tech and Innovation

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• This is a pivotal role, drawing on your legal industry experience, in driving the firm's 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. Don't 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 full-service offering combines unmatched top-tier local capability 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 Details

Our award-winning Innovation team is responsible for designing and delivering 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, process improvement, experimentation, and consulting with the business and 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.
• Analyzing requirements to identify opportunities for existing LegalTech or repeatable legal processes to bring added value.
• Configuring No Code and Low Code solutions to meet client requirements for rapid deployment, including Questionnaire/Form apps, calculations, document generation, and workflow automation.
• Owning various projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Leading complex strategic projects involving significant uncertainty and ambiguity.
• Developing project plans and ensuring timely delivery.

This role offers flexibility to be based in Melbourne or Sydney CBD, working with the broader Innovation team to analyze client and legal team requirements, implement LegalTech, and deliver bespoke client tools.

About You

As legalTech, AI (including Gen AI), and client/project demands grow, this role requires a professional with a unique blend of innovation expertise and business acumen. You will be proactive, entrepreneurial, action-oriented, and curious, with a client-centric approach. To succeed in Innovation 2.0, you should also have:
• Experience implementing legal technology solutions, including automation and AI tools.
• Strong change management skills and a passion for driving cultural transformation.
• Previous experience in innovation or digital transformation.
• A desire to work with new technologies, build knowledge, and share with stakeholders.
• Project and time management skills.
• Experience with engineering disciplines in tech, leading solution design, change, and engagement outcomes.
• Certification or training in innovation methodologies like lean, business model canvas, design thinking, agile, ADKAR, and experimentation.

Next Steps

Please click 'Apply Now' to submit your cover letter and resume. Applications close COB Monday, 12th May 2025.

For questions, contact Bridget at .

Candidates must hold valid visas and approvals to work in Australia.

Why work with us?

We foster a collaborative culture that values diversity and inclusion, supports personal and professional growth, and promotes innovative solutions and social impact. We uphold principles of high-quality work, continuous learning, and leadership development. As part of KWM, you'll have access to wellbeing initiatives, benefits, and career opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

At KWM, we provide the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.

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