Legal Innovation & Operations

Excellence Award

Awarded to an individual or team who has introduced and embedded innovative approaches to legal service delivery within an in-house legal function. This may include advancements in legal operations, process optimisation, technology (including emerging technologies), or ways of working that have improved efficiency, effectiveness, and business outcomes.

Legal Innovation & Operations

Excellence Award Award Criteria

Criteria 1

Demonstrated excellence in developing innovative approaches to legal service delivery, including legal operations, process improvement, technology (including emerging technologies), or ways of working.

Criteria 2

Demonstrated effectiveness in implementing and embedding these initiatives within the organisation.

Criteria 3

Demonstrated leadership and influence in driving innovation, operational improvement, or change within the legal function and broader organisation.

Criteria 4

Evidence of measurable impact on organisational outcomes, including efficiency, effectiveness, risk management, cost optimisation, or stakeholder experience.

All criteria are weighted equally by the judging panel, so please ensure you address each of the four criteria, using a maximum of 200 words per criteria.

STEP 1

Confirm Eligibility - This award is for any in-house legal team or in-house lawyer who has introduced or driven innovation or operational improvement within their legal function or organisation, whether as part of a dedicated legal operations role or alongside broader legal responsibilities.

STEP 2

Login into the Awards Portal

STEP 3

Address all four criteria points using a maximum of 200 words per criteria.

STEP 4

Upload headshot/logo, bio and optional supporting documents

STEP 5

Complete submission by 21 July 2026, 5.00pm AEST

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