Innovation Administrator

Practice Innovation and Knowledge | Melbourne Metropolitan, Sydney Metropolitan

Closing date: 28/10/2025

About the role

Due to an internal promotion within our Australian Practice Innovation and Knowledge team, we have an exciting opportunity for an Innovation Coordinator. This role would suit someone currently in a similar role or a Legal Secretary/administrator with advanced skills in project coordination.

What does the role involve?

Reporting to the Manager, Practice Innovation and Knowledge your main responsibilities will include:

• assisting the Manager, Practice Innovation and Knowledge with practice innovation activities and tasks
• providing administration/project support to the Australian Innovation Committee
• leading the day-to-day management and set up of HighQ (legal business management & operations software)
• implementing changes and updates to the Practice Innovation and Knowledge intranet page
• process mapping to identify and implement business improvement opportunities
• assisting with prototyping legal technology applications and other business software
• supporting, preparing and delivering design thinking exercises, sprints and hackathons

About you

We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for a likeminded individual who is able to work autonomously but also collaboratively in a team to get things done.

In order to succeed in this role, you will be a highly organised individual with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external clients and display excellent communication, administration and project coordination skills. Strong attention to detail and advanced skills in Microsoft Office are also required. Prior experience in HighQ administration or SharePoint coding would be desirable but not essential.

You will need to be proactive and driven, be able to remain calm under pressure and have exceptional time management skills. This is a job of variety and a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual who is looking for an alternative career within the legal sector.

What we offer

K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.

Initiatives include:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible working options
• Social events – social club and sporting teams
• Pro-bono programs and community involvement
• Purchased annual leave
• Salary continuance insurance

About Us

The firm's Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia's leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience, K&L Gates acts for industry leaders, major corporations, capital markets participants, major financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking legal transactions, both domestically and internationally.

K&L Gates is a global community of entrepreneurs and self-starters. We are focused on innovation, collaboration, and are constantly striving for excellence in our client service and culture. We know that our firm is only as strong as the collective efforts of our people. By experiencing K&L Gates, you will thrive in a dynamic legal landscape where we invest in your career path and talent development. With a global presence and lawyers with top-tier skills in a multitude of practice areas, K&L Gates is truly a one-of-a-kind firm at which to grow your career.

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K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.