Naiman ClarkeNaiman Clarke

Lawyer: National Knowledge Manager- Disputes

Posted on 3/18/2026

About the job
Job Type: Permanent
Emp Type: FULL TIME
Industry: Law Firm - International
Functional Expertise: Corporate
Location: Sydney, NSW
Job Published: 3/18/2026
Job ID: 55629
Salary Type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable

Contact name

Anna Peters

Job Description

What’s in it for you?

  • Flexible working structure with full-time or part-time options.
  • Strategic non-fee earning role for a strong disputes lawyer.
  • Broad remit across know-how, training, drafting support and internal capability building.

About your new employer:

  • Our client is a well-established law firm with a strong disputes practice and international reach.
  • The firm acts on complex commercial litigation matters and is known for its high standards and collaborative approach.
  • It offers a genuinely collegiate environment where senior lawyers are given the chance to contribute beyond day-to-day file work.
  • This is a strong option for someone looking to use their disputes expertise in a more strategic and value-add capacity.

About the role:

  • Work closely with the disputes team to strengthen internal knowledge and technical capability.
  • Draft, update and maintain precedents, templates, checklists and internal guidance notes.
  • Keep the team informed of relevant legal developments, case updates and legislative changes.
  • Assist with technical research and legal queries from lawyers across the practice.
  • Help design and deliver internal training sessions and learning materials.
  • Contribute to articles, client updates, presentations and other thought leadership pieces.
  • Support the team with materials for tenders, pitches and broader profile-raising initiatives.
  • Play a key role in improving how legal knowledge is captured, shared and used across the team.

The ideal candidate:

  • Strong disputes background is essential for this role.
  • Likely coming from a solid litigation or commercial disputes practice.
  • May already be in a knowledge / PSL role, or may be a fee-earner looking for a different long-term path.
  • Excellent drafting skills and strong technical ability.
  • Confident communicator who can work with senior stakeholders across the business.
  • Organised, proactive and interested in mentoring, training and improving systems.
  • Comfortable taking ownership of projects and working both independently and collaboratively.

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us?

  • We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
  • You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
  • We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
  • Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year.  Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector. 

Contact Anna today!

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