Knowledge Counsel

• Newly created role Lead and shape the national Knowledge development strategy in this high-impact role at Australia's largest legal partnership
• Spearhead innovation and excellence by driving the development of quality legal content and knowledge assets across our practices
• Flexible 4:1 work arrangements and generous leave policies

About us

HWL Ebsworth is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people.

The opportunity

We are seeking a strategically minded Knowledge Counsel to lead the development and stewardship of the firm's core legal content. This newly created role is central to enhancing the quality, consistency, and efficiency of our legal work through the creation and maintenance of high quality and standardised precedents and knowledge assets.

The Knowledge Counsel will work closely with our practice groups to define and execute knowledge strategies, support legal teams in creating, capturing and sharing know-how, and ensure alignment with the firm's house style and drafting standards.

You'll be busy with

• Content Development & Management:
  • • Lead the creation, review, and ongoing refinement of the firm's core legal content, including boilerplate clauses, precedents, and know how guides.
    • Establish and maintain HWLE house style across all legal documentation.
    • Knowledge Strategy & Projects:
      • • Partner with practice groups to define their knowledge priorities and develop tailored strategies for content development and knowledge capture.
        • Support and manage knowledge-related projects, including curation processes, taxonomy development, and process improvement initiatives.
        • Stakeholder Engagement:
          • • Collaborate with lawyers across all levels to identify content gaps, gather feedback, and promote the use of standardised materials.
            • Act as a trusted advisor on legal drafting and knowledge best practices.
            • Governance & Quality Assurance:
              • • Ensure our core legal content complies with regulatory requirements and reflects current legal standards.
                • Implement quality control processes for content review and approval.
                • Technology & Innovation:
                  • • Work with the Knowledge and IT teams to leverage technology for content management, automation, and accessibility.
                    • Stay informed of legal tech trends and contribute to innovation initiatives.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• Qualified lawyer with strong experience in legal drafting and content development within a law firm or in-house legal team.
• Deep understanding of legal practice and the importance of knowledge management in driving efficiency and quality.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for clear, consistent legal communication.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with legal tech platforms and content management systems is highly desirable.

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways:Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• Location:Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD amidst a fast-pace, high-networking legal community. Enjoy working in a state-of-the-art office environment with access to modern end of trip facilities.
• Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.
• Prestige:Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to apply. HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWL Ebsworth strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Gabrielle Saunders for a confidential discussion.