Location Sydney

Closing Date 18-Apr-2026

Employment Type Full-time

Group Knowledge

Description

About Us

McCabes is an Australian Commercial, Government, and Insurance law firm with a reputation for providing high quality, timely legal services. Balanced with a strong internal emphasis on culture and values, we combine innovation with commercial savviness to deliver rewarding outcomes to all our clients.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate knowledge manager to join our knowledge team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Head of Knowledge, you will play a key role in enabling McCabes' practice groups to deliver legal services more efficiently and innovatively. You will work closely with our practice groups to design, embed and continuously improve knowledge-driven workflows, leveraging appropriate technology, data and processes. This role connects legal practice, knowledge, technology and process improvement. It is central to translating legal expertise into practical resources, tools and ways of working that improve client outcomes and our lawyers' experience, to make it easier for them to do their best work. In this role, you have real scope to shape how the firm uses emerging legal technology and AI.

Your key areas of responsibility include assisting with:

executing the firm's knowledge strategy and managing the firm's knowledge function in line with the firm's strategy and priorities.
implementing strategies to ensure the efficient and effective management of McCabes' knowledge base and assets.
driving practice innovation, operational efficiency and continuous improvement across the firm, including leading or contributing to innovation initiatives that improve matter delivery, quality, consistency and turnaround time.
designing and implementing practical solutions (e.g. practical guidance, tools, AI-assisted workflows) and turning emerging legal technology and AI capability into safe, valuable, practice-ready use cases.
partnering with practice groups and knowledge champions to identify friction points, inefficiencies and knowledge gaps in legal workflows and working with them on knowledge initiatives that drive efficiency, continuous improvement, and excellence in client service delivery.
contributing to the development and execution of the Legal L&D program for the firm and continuing professional development for the professionals.
managing the library and legal resources to ensure appropriate resources are available, awareness of the resources and to drive awareness and effective use of our resources through training and guidance.
acting as a bridge between legal practice, IT and external vendors to ensure KM and legal tech tools are fit for purpose and well adopted, with appropriate technology embedded into workflows.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

Experience in or strong interest in knowledge management
Legal practice experience (non-linear backgrounds with the right experience and skills will be considered)
Experience in innovation, L&D, legal operations, or process improvement within a professional services environment (highly regarded)
Strong interest in emerging legal technology and AI, and the ability to translate potential into practical value
Enthusiastic self-starter with a growth mindset, a passion for continuous improvement and learning
Analytical and problem solving mindset, with the ability to think outside the box, connect the dots and identify solutions
An effective communicator (written and verbal) who tailors content for the target audience
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to build networks and connections across teams
Change leadership capability, including driving adoption and behaviour change
Skilled with technology and keen to learn how to use new technology
Excellent organisational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and to meet deadlines
Good attention to detail and a collaborative team player

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (required)
Qualifications in knowledge management, information management or a related discipline (desired)

What We Offer

In return, McCabes will provide you with the opportunity to work with a talented team in a flexible, inclusive, and innovative environment. We also promote a culture focused on the firm's values - integrity, excellence, and courage - that provides opportunities to develop and progress your career.

We are small enough to give you the personal attention and career development to help you reach your full potential, yet large enough to provide the challenge of diverse, high-quality work and clients.

Other benefits include:

A competitive salary commensurate with experience
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Learning and professional development programs; and
Flexible work practices

How to Apply

If you wish to become part of a busy and successful practice with a distinguished reputation, please submit your cover letter and CV

Please note that we are not accepting applications submitted by recruitment agencies for this position.

Are we right for you?

Careers at McCabes

McCabes is a national law firm with a boutique culture. We support our people through formal and informal initiatives to see them excel in their professional and personal lives. Our staff are committed, enthusiastic, and have a genuine passion for what they do.

Do we sound like the right firm for you?

We look forward to receiving your application and wish you all the best during the recruitment process.

Knowledge Manager