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 prospect 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.
Do you like what you
see?
Please apply via our Careers
page at
Required Skill Profession
Business Operations Specialists
📌 Innovation Administrator
🏢 K&L Gates
📍 Australia