Overview
Resource Consultant page is loaded## Resource Consultantlocations : Sydneytime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todayjob requisition id : JR-102146 The role At Clayton Utz, we know that collaboration and effective resource management is critical to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients and supporting the growth of our people. We are seeking Resource Consultant to join our team. In this role you will work with the Senior Resource Manager to pilot and roll out Resource Management to our legal teams – focusing on balancing workloads, and ensuring our lawyers are provided with opportunities to grow and develop. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new and growing team.Working closely with our legal teams, you will serve as a key liaison between the Group Lead Partner (GLP), Partners, Special Counsels, Senior Associates, People & Development, and lawyers. You will drive high-performance outcomes for our firm by aligning talent capabilities with client demands, ensuring effective collaboration and optimal resource allocation.
What You'll Do
* Work alongside the Senior Resource Manager to develop and implement best‐practice work allocation strategies and processes that optimise the firm's resource management, utilisation, and availability in a dynamic environment.
* Collaborate with GLPs and Partners to identify resource needs and assign lawyers to matters based on availability, skill set, and strategic priorities.
* Monitor lawyer utilisation trends, ensuring workloads are balanced and aligned with client and firm goals.
* Align work allocation with individual development goals, providing junior lawyers with broad experience to build well‐rounded careers.
* Analyse future work pipelines, anticipate resource needs, and provide input into recruitment strategies.
* Work closely with People & Development and other teams to ensure seamless resourcing and support for client secondments.
* Use resource management tools and analytics to generate insights, improve processes, and drive decision‐making.
* Monitor capacity to ensure the health and wellbeing of our lawyers, escalating concerns where necessary.
About You
* You thrive in fast‐paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and are passionate about building strong relationships.
* A bachelor\'s degree in a related discipline (e.g. Business / Law).
* Proven experience in resource management or talent acquisition, ideally within a top tier professional services or legal environment.
* Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel. Knowledge of resource management tools beneficial, but not essential.
* Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to navigate competing priorities.
* A proactive, solutions‐oriented mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.
* Commercial acumen and the ability to work effectively with finance teams and systems.
We Offer
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.
Clayton Utz Employee Benefits
The traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors.
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