Senior Associate, Pro Bono Manager – Additional role to the firm

King & Wood Mallesons is seeking a Senior Associate, Pro Bono Manager to enhance their pro bono legal services in Australia and Singapore. This role involves strategic leadership, engagement, and managing high-impact projects while fostering relationships in the legal assistance sector. Candidates should have substantial pro bono experience, strong project management skills, and a passion for social justice. The position offers flexibility to be based in any KWM office nationally.
• At KWM, we believe that responsible business is everyone’s business, and good business.
• This position is integral to our commitment to addressing unmet legal need and contributing to a fairer and more sustainable future as part of the Community pillar of KWM’s Responsible Business Blueprint.
• Play a pivotal role in building and driving, KWM’s pro bono legal services practice across Australia and Singapore.
• Australian law firm of the year (Chambers Asia Pacific 2024): Join the team at the forefront.

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Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.

With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched 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

Reporting to the Director, Responsible Business, you will play a pivotal role in building and driving KWM’s pro bono legal services practice. This position is integral to our commitment to addressing unmet legal need and contributing to a fairer and more sustainable future as part of the Community pillar of KWM’s Responsible Business Blueprint.

With flexibility to be based in any KWM office nationally, key responsibilities will cover:
• Strategic Leadership
• Engagement & Collaboration
• Priority Projects

As a further senior lawyer in the team and reporting to the Director of Responsible Business, you will lead on high impact pro bono projects, and be responsible for managing client relationships, identifying risks and opportunities, and ensuring that our pro bono practice is targeted, responsive and best practice.

About You

The position requires someone with substantial pro bono experience, particularly in practice management, as well as large-scale, structural, projects that align with where our practice has evolved over the past five years.

As a networker and relationship builder, you will help increase the firm’s expertise and networks within the legal assistance sector, identifying and developing new, high-impact projects that reflect our strategic direction – To achieve that takes drive, knowledge, maturity and experience that will be valued and rewarded.

You will also need:
• Strong legal background with experience in pro bono, public interest and social impact law.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple programs and initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to engage stakeholders across all levels.
• Passionate about social justice and using the law as a tool for positive change.
• Minimum 8 years PQE, with experience in pro bono work or related fields.
• Strong understanding of the legal landscape, including pro bono frameworks and best practices.
• Proven track record of working on high-impact legal projects or in a social justice role.
• Ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders.
• Project management and time management skills.
• Capacity to multi-task and a flexible, proactive attitude.

Next Steps

Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your resume to support your experience.

Applications close COB Wednesday 13th November 2024.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Bridget on 02) 9296 3563.

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 you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.