Research & Information Consultant

Bring your genuine passion for people, legal and business research, and the law, to this rare and varied value add role
- A relationship and advisor role as much as a research and content role
- Provide essential research and analysis while building relationships and positively representing the brand of the central Knowledge function

Who are we?

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

With over 3700 lawyers in 27 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

With a strong team culture for continuous development and learning, the Knowledge team provides research and search and registration support to all staff and offices through its centralised Knowledge Research service.

As part of Knowledge, you will join the highly regarded Research & Information (R&I) team, which provides legal and business research assistance, curated enews and other current awareness services, and a range of research training.

Reporting to the Head of Research & Information/ Research & Information Team Leader, supported by a wider team of nationally based Knowledge Consultants, you will become a trusted advisor for the Brisbane, Perth and Canberra sites, with a wide range of resources at your disposal.

How?

Based in the Brisbane CBD office, with a balanced approach to WFH, your key responsibilities will be to:

- Collaborate with Legal and Business Development teams to identify and support research and information needs.
- Deliver high-quality legal and business research using a range of Australian and international resources.
- Develop clear, insightful reports and presentations tailored to client and internal stakeholder needs.
- Create and maintain learning materials, guides, and e-learning content to build research capability across the firm.
- Present and facilitate training sessions and workshops for staff and clients.
- Monitor trends and developments to inform the firm and its clients of relevant legal and business intelligence.
- Curate and publish tailored news services for practice and sector teams.
- Advise on research strategies, tools and resources; continuously evaluate and improve research services.
- Contribute to technology implementation and enhancement for research and information delivery.
- Manage small projects and contribute to team knowledge sharing and development.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams and promote knowledge services across the firm.

Who are we looking for?

With your client centric approach, natural curiosity, ability to think laterally, and passion for research and the law, you will understand how valuable this role is to our practicing lawyers and business development team.

Your qualifications in law or information science will set the foundation for success. You will also need:

- Ability to translate technical knowledge into practical and actionable advice, demonstrating clarity of thought and correctly identifying and focusing on key issues.
- Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to deliver to deadlines and self-manage and prioritise competing tasks.
- Excellent technical skills, including a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and legal research techniques, including the appropriate use generative AI.
- Experience with legal and business research systems.
- Experience with news aggregation and publishing systems.
- Enthusiasm for emerging technologies and a willingness to unlearn and learn new skills and ways of working.
- Curiosity and commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and change.
- Ability to build strong professional relationships within and outside the firm.

Why KWM? Recent accolades - 2025:

- 2025 winner of ‘Australia Firm of the Year’ - International Financial Law Review (IFLR)
- 2025 winner of GOLD at the Australian Workplace Equality Index awards;
- Winner at the 2025 Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards Asia-Pacific; International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) recognised our Chief Innovation Officer as one of the most influential women in legal technology for 2025
- KWM was recognised as a top 20 firm (#12),at the Financial Times 2025 Global Summit celebrating 20 years of its Innovative Lawyers program

Next Steps

Applications close COB Monday 25th August 2025.

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

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,

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