Wanted: Head of Knowledge Management Gilbert + Tobin – Sydney NSW

• Lead a high performing team of Knowledge Lawyers
• Strong and innovative leadership essential

The Role

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving knowledge management strategy and operations across Gilbert + Tobin and with clients. Reporting to the Head of Legal Service Innovation and managing a team of Knowledge Lawyers, you will be responsible for:

• Monitoring and fine-tuning strategy and policy in line with business objectives and in close consultation with the Head of Legal Service Innovation and Knowledge Partners.
• Managing specific knowledge, innovation and quality projects requiring close liaison and project co-management with IT, Marketing/BD, HR, Library and practice groups.
• Consulting widely with partners and lawyers to establish ongoing knowledge needs and setting manageable expectations.
• Communicating knowledge and innovation initiatives to practice groups, partners and the firm.
• Convening and chairing meetings of the Knowledge Partner group.
• Facilitating regular Knowledge meetings to ensure consistency of policy and content development across the firm.

About you

The successful candidate should have a proven track record in the Knowledge Management space, this may have been gained in Law Practice or broader professional services. You should be able to demonstrate:

• Strong communication and influencing skills matched with a strong innovation mindset;
• Experience using knowledge management technologies;
• Strong people management and leadership skills;
• Project Management experience;
• Strong drafting skills, including an understanding of Plain English drafting;
• Strong problem solving skills;
• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment and juggle numerous tasks;
• Energetic and enthusiastic.

For more information, please contact Scott Baker – Recruitment Manager (02) 9263 4398.

Agencies

Gilbert + Tobin endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However when we do need to engage with agencies, Gilbert + Tobin operates within a preferred suppliers list. Only agencies who have been briefed on a vacancy will be asked to submit CVs. All CVs should be uploaded directly onto the system via the instructions provided by the HR contact. We are unable to accept candidate CVs via email.

Category: Business Support – Knowledge Management

Reference ID: AU0000SB000199

Date Posted: 08/11/2017