Corporate & Commercial – Knowledge & Innovation Lawyer

Origin Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Origin Legal is seeking an experienced Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to join its Knowledge & Innovation team in a strategic, non-fee-earning role. With a minimum of 5 years' PQE, you will focus on knowledge management, innovation, and the practical application of AI in the delivery of legal services, while continuing to influence high‑quality work.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders and partners, shaping best practice and driving technical excellence across the firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE within a recognised Corporate & Commercial practice.
• Strong experience advising on commercial contracts and broader corporate matters.
• Excellent drafting skills and technical legal knowledge.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Genuine interest in legal innovation, AI and technology-enabled service delivery.
• Experience mentoring, coaching or delivering training.
• Ability to influence change and engage with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical legal support and guidance to the Corporate & Commercial team.
• Develop and maintain knowledge resources, precedents and best practice materials.
• Design and deliver training programmes for ongoing professional development.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and technical excellence.
• Drive adoption of AI and legal technology solutions.
• Produce thought leadership, updates and client-facing content.

Skills

Corporate & Commercial law

Stakeholder management

Mentoring & training

Innovation & AI interest

Tools

AI & legal tech

Job description

Knowledge & Innovation Lawyer | Corporate & Commercial | North East or Yorkshire

Rare opportunity for an experienced Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to move into a strategic, non-fee-earning position.

Minimum 5 years' PQE.

Flexible hybrid working.

Strong focus on innovation, AI and legal technology.

Opportunity to influence best practice and shape the future of a leading national legal team.

The Opportunity

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to join its Knowledge & Innovation team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong lawyer who enjoys knowledge sharing, mentoring and innovation, and is looking to step away from the demands of fee earning while remaining closely connected to high-quality legal work.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, partners and lawyers across the business, you will play a key role in driving technical excellence, supporting innovation projects and helping the firm maximise the benefits of emerging legal technologies, including AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing technical legal support and guidance to lawyers across the Corporate & Commercial team.
• Developing, maintaining and enhancing knowledge resources, precedents and best practice materials.
• Designing and delivering training programmes to support the ongoing development of legal teams.
• Promoting a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and technical excellence.
• Driving the adoption and effective use of AI and legal technology solutions.
• Producing thought leadership, technical updates and client-facing content.
• Supporting innovation initiatives and new ways of delivering legal services.
• Assisting with the development, coaching and mentoring of junior lawyers and early talent.
• Contributing to tenders, client training programmes and wider business development activities.
• Working closely with senior leadership to identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the practice.

About You

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• A minimum of 5 years' PQE gained within a recognised Corporate & Commercial practice.
• Strong experience advising on commercial contracts and wider corporate and commercial matters.
• Excellent technical legal knowledge and drafting skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• A genuine interest in legal innovation, AI and technology-enabled service delivery.
• Experience of mentoring, coaching, knowledge sharing or delivering training.
• The confidence to influence change and engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and a passion for supporting the development of others.

Previous Knowledge Lawyer experience is not essential. Applications are welcomed from experienced private practice lawyers looking to utilise their expertise in a broader strategic role while benefiting from improved work-life balance and long-term career development.

Why Apply?

• Rare Knowledge & Innovation Lawyer opportunity within a leading national firm
• Flexible location options across the North East or Yorkshire
• Hybrid and agile working environment
• Opportunity to lead and influence innovation and AI initiatives
• High-profile role with regular exposure to senior leadership
• Excellent work-life balance compared with traditional fee-earning positions
• Genuine long-term career progression and development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future direction of the practice

For a confidential discussion and further details, please get in touch.