Full job descriptionAn opportunity for an experienced lawyer to move into a senior Knowledge & Innovation role at a leading international law firm. The position combines knowledge management, legal technology, training and thought leadership, with significant influence over how legal services are delivered across the business.
Client Details
Our client is a growing international law firm with a strong reputation across litigation, dispute resolution, insurance and advisory work. With a substantial global footprint and continued investment in technology and innovation, the firm is focused on improving how legal knowledge is captured, shared and delivered to both lawyers and clients.


The Knowledge function sits at the centre of the firm’s strategy, working closely with senior leadership to drive innovation, enhance client service and support lawyers across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas.
Description
As a Senior Knowledge Lawyer, you will play a key role in developing and delivering the firm’s knowledge management strategy, working closely with senior knowledge leadership and stakeholders across the business.
You will help drive legal innovation, create and maintain knowledge resources, support lawyer development through training, and lead projects focused on technology adoption and improved legal service delivery.
Key Responsibilities*Support the development and implementation of the firm’s knowledge strategy.
*Work alongside senior leadership to deliver a global knowledge management offering.
*Draft, review and maintain precedents, templates, guidance notes and other know-how materials.
*Deliver legal training, webinars, podcasts and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
*Produce thought leadership, legal updates, articles, reports and client-facing content.
*Monitor legal, regulatory and market developments.
*Work directly with clients on key legal developments and knowledge solutions.
*Lead practice-specific knowledge and innovation projects.
*Drive adoption of legal technology and other innovation tools across practice groups.
*Collaborate with business development teams on content, pitches and profile-raising initiatives.


Profile
*Qualified lawyer, typically around 5+ PQE.
*Suitable for an existing Knowledge Lawyer/PSL or a fee-earner looking to move into knowledge and innovation.
*Strong interest in knowledge management, legal technology and innovation.
*Excellent drafting, communication and presentation skills.
*Able to explain complex legal issues in a practical and accessible way.
*Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage at partner level.
*Commercially minded, proactive and highly organised.
*Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.
*Insurance or litigation experience would be advantageous but is not essentials


Working Pattern: Flexible working options available.
Job Offer
*Senior position within a well-established global Knowledge team.
*Opportunity to shape firmwide knowledge and innovation strategy.
*Significant exposure to legal technology and AI initiatives.
*High-profile role with regular interaction with partners and senior leadership.
*Broad remit spanning knowledge management, training and thought leadership.
*Opportunity to work directly with clients on legal and regulatory developments.
*Collaborative and supportive team environment.
*Strong platform for long-term career development in knowledge and innovation.