Head of Legal Technology

Are you ready to lead the future of legal innovation? Clayton Utz is seeking a visionary 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).

Why Clayton Utz?

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.

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How to Apply?

Consultant Contact Details

Alexandra Smith, (02) 9353 4446

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