Head of Legal Technology

Head of Legal Technology page is loaded## Head of Legal Technologylocations: Sydneytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR-102011**Head of Legal Technology** to drive strategic innovation, implement cutting-edge legal technology, and lead transformative initiatives that align with our firm’s long-term vision.**The Role**As the Head of Legal Technology, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of legal practice at Clayton Utz. Reporting to the Chief Information and Operations Officer and collaborating with senior leaders, you will develop and execute a comprehensive innovation and legal technology strategy that enhances our competitive edge and delivers measurable value to our clients.This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team, foster a culture of creativity, and deliver transformative solutions that redefine how we deliver legal services.**Key Responsibilities*** Develop and implement a forward-thinking legal technology and innovation strategy aligned with the firm’s vision and market trends.* Stay ahead of technological advancements and foster cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation across the firm.* Identify, evaluate, and implement new legal technology solutions, including managing a pipeline of innovative tools and operating a “CU Lab.”* Lead the procurement, deployment, and customisation of legal tech solutions to meet the firm’s needs.* Provide strategic advice to senior leaders on new business models enabled by legal transformation.* Collaborate with legal and business services teams to identify pain points and opportunities for transformation.* Use best practice methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) to optimise processes and enable legal tech-driven transformation.* Lead, develop, build and inspire a high-performing team to deliver on the legal tech transformation strategy.* Assist in identifying and managing legal tech-related risks, including compliance with AI and legal tech regulations.* Play an advisory role on the firm’s AI Steering Committee and other governance initiatives.* Build a network of senior lawyers to incorporate legal expertise into innovation activities.* Develop training and change management programs to drive adoption of new technologies and processes.* Manage relationships with external vendors and stay abreast of emerging legal tech solutions.* Deliver best practice management reports to senior leadership and governance committees on risk, compliance, and innovation progress.**Skills & Experience required:*** Expertise in procuring and deploying legal technology solutions.* Deep understanding of legal technology, industry trends, and regulatory developments.* Proven experience leading innovation teams and projects.* Strong background in change management and team leadership.* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organisation.* A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for driving innovation.* Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and manage a diverse team.* A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Law, Information Technology).At Clayton Utz, we’re more than just a law firm—we’re a community of professionals committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration. We offer:* A supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and individuality.* Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the firm’s operations and our people’s careers.* A focus on wellbeing, professional development, and continuous improvement.#LI-ASWe prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.**Consultant Contact Details**Alexandra Smith, (02) 9353 4446**Accessibility and Inclusion**recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com.For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit or follow us on .**Agency submissions**Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.As Australia’s leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way.As part of this innovative team you will be working across major national, government, and global clients. All the while collaborating with some of the sharpest legal minds in the industry. Clayton Utz has also been a powerful force in Australian pro bono practice, striving to deliver justice for those who need it and not just those who can afford it. In your time here you’ll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish.### Clayton Utz Employee BenefitsThe traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors.
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