Precedents / Knowledge Management Lawyer -Commercial (3 Days P/W)

About out client...
Our client is a highly regarded, long-standing medium-sized Commercial law firm! Their clients range in size and are from a variety of industry sectors requiring legal assistance with all facets of operating their businesses/organisations throughout Australia & globally!  The culture here is simply collaborative, supportive & inclusive.

About this role...
The firm currently has an opportunity for a Commercial Lawyer to become an integral team member of their Precedents Committee in the role of Precedents/Knowledge Lawyer. Working across their commercial practice, the role will involve other areas of practice such as litigation/employment from time to time.  They require someone who is easy-going, engaged & committed to providing high quality work, with the ability to quickly grasp the needs of various stakeholders to ensure firm-wide consistency & efficiencies.

Some of the key responsibilities will include:- 

• Management of the Firm's precedents (ie. creation, review, amendments and updating) particularly in relation to Corporate Commercial and other associated areas as required;
• Assist with identifying best practice processes to manage precedents within the firm's document management system, including promoting the capture of precedents and knowledge sharing within the practice;
• Take an active role in internal projects and initiatives focusing on improvements and increased efficiencies in the areas of precedents, related systems, and workflow;
• Undertake project management tasks associated with the rollout of precedents, including training, resources and information sessions, develop Help documents and implement precedent development guidelines; 
• General administration, identify gaps, duplications and deletions of precedents etc.

About you...Able to 'hit the ground running' ideally with a Current Australian Practising Certificate and min. 4 years PAE corporate/commercial law (some exposure to litigation, employment and property advantageous);

• Experience in a similar role will be highly regarded;
• Strong research and excellent legal drafting skills eg. agreements & ancillary documents together with an understanding of the process of template development;
• Proven organisational and project implementation skills;
• Other Qualifications in workplace training an advantage;
• Articulate, pro-active, outcome-focussed, engaging & confident manner!

If you're looking for to make a valued contribution & utilise your skills in this way -this may be the perfect role where you can blend your legal/writing/people/training skills to improve processes, precedents & workflows for all within this positive, innovative and friendly firm that genuinely values their people and strive for the best outcomes for their clients!

Note: This is a part-time (3 days per week position) with flexibility to choose your days. 
If this sounds like the role for you, let's talk...
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Alternatively, for a confidential discussion contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
M: 0418 361 ***
Our Ref: 3752376