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Join Franklin Templeton as a part‑time Legal Assistant (AI Automation) in Melbourne or Sydney.
Bring your legal, tech and AI skills to enhance workflow automation in a global asset management environment.
At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.
From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.
We are looking for a part-time Legal Assistant (AI Automation) to join our Legal Department based in Melbourne or Sydney, Australia three days per week.
The Legal Department supports Franklin Templeton’s Australia, Japan and Asia businesses through practical legal, regulatory and governance advice. The team partners closely with senior lawyers and business stakeholders to improve processes, manage documentation and support cross-border initiatives. This role offers hands‑on exposure to legal operations, artificial intelligence tools and workflow improvement within a global asset management environment.
Core Responsibilities
- Review legal workflows and identify automation opportunities
- Design artificial intelligence-enabled solutions for routine tasks
- Build prompt libraries and standard operating procedures
- Improve document templates, precedents and knowledge systems
Strategic Responsibilities
- Test tools including Copilot, ChatGPT and Claude
- Support contract review, due diligence and regulatory tracking
- Assess new tools and recommend adoption opportunities
- Monitor regulatory developments and prepare concise updates
Team & Collaboration
- Support research, drafting and internal legal queries
- Prepare filings, board materials and committee papers
- Assist the legal team on general administrative tasks as required
- Contribute to global projects and cross-border collaboration
- Train colleagues on tools, agents and workflows
Experience, Education & Certifications
- Degree in a relevant discipline, such as law, commerce, technology or a related field
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a finance services, legal or professional services environment
Technical Skills
- Familiarity with Copilot, ChatGPT or Claude
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Exposure to automation tools is advantageous
Soft Skills
- Analytical, curious and comfortable experimenting with new tools
- Detail‑oriented, structured and able to manage priorities independently
- Collaborative communicator who can support senior lawyers effectively
- Fluent English language skills
Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.