Legal Technology Manager

6 months ago


Sydney, Australia Allens Full time

About Allens
- Allens

is a leading international law firm with a proud 200-year heritage of shaping the future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. From playing a pioneering role in the development of legislation and regulatory frameworks in the Asian region, to acting on numerous 'firsts' across a range of industry and community issues, it is in our DNA to make a difference and help shape what our world looks like. Our alliance with Linklaters connects our clients and teams with an international network of legal leaders that spans 40 offices in 28 countries.

We value personal growth and career progression equally. Through our in-depth career coaching, focus on innovation, and international secondment program, we aim to create future leaders in the legal industry.

Your role

As part of our wider Integrated Digital Solutions team, you will be joining one of Australia's largest legal technology teams where we have been recognised in the
_Australian Financial Review's_

Most Innovative Companies

list for the past five years. Our people are technical experts, but they’re also trusted business advisers who think bigger, more broadly and more strategically. Together, we aim to play a leadership role in advancing the legal industry, ensuring our business processes support us to be modern, innovative and efficient, while exploring areas beyond traditional law that align with our core business and clients' needs.

As the Legal Technology Manager you will be responsible for scoping, establishing matter strategy, resource allocation, sign off on key deliverables and managing matter as well strategic project teams.

As a key member of the Legal Technology management team, this position will be responsible for team performance and will also act as a performance coach for a number of individuals. Alongside other Integrated Legal Solutions Managers, this position is also responsible for the development of core procedures and processes as well as leading strategic projects across the team.

Some key responsibilities will include:
- Prepare cost estimates for legal teams and clients- Prepare business cases for recruitment, promotions, training and travel and present to Head of Legal Technology- Contribute to the development of new ideas and service lines. Develop what a potential new offering could look like- Ensure that matters are managed and delivered in accordance with scope, cost estimate and matter budgets- Lead and contribute to strategic projects across all streams as required- Proactively identify and address any performance issues and work with team members to address- Consult and engage directly with Partners and clients to scope matters and to provide legal technology guidance and expertise- Together with other Legal Services Managers, manage utilisation and capacity of team members to ensure billable benchmarks are met.- Build strong working relationships with Partners and senior lawyers, across offices

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work however, flexibility matters at Allens and so if you are seeking an alternative arrangement, we would be happy to discuss what would work best for you

About you

You will have:
- A strong background working in professional services or legal technology. Information management, information technology and/or project management is highly desirable.- Strong legal technology experience with a range of legal technology solutions - deep Relativity expertise is essential- Excellent leadership, collaboration, and organisational skills- Ability to manage large scale projects with a proactive approach- Exceptional project management and time management skills to deliver under pressure and work to tight deadlines.- Project management accreditation desirable- Ability to manage teams of 10 or more people- Good working knowledge of practice groups and industry best practice around the use of and adoption of technologies in legal workflows- Well-developed verbal/written communication, interpersonal and influencing skills to ensure effective interaction at all levels- Excellent presentation skills- Well-developed information technology skills including knowledge of cloud-based tools, workflows and sound understanding of relational databases.

Your development

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.

Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.

Our perks

Our benefits include:
- Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; salary continuance insurance, employee recruitment referr



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