Corporate Knowledge Lawyer

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Corporate Knowledge Lawyer to lead legal knowledge initiatives. Responsibilities include training, research support, and maintaining legal resources. The ideal candidate has a strong background in corporate law, excellent communication skills, and is interested in legal technology. The role offers a competitive salary between £80,000 and £100,000 per annum, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)

Profit share and discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Permanent health insurance

Life assurance

Travel allowance or parking reimbursement

Interest-free loans for travel season tickets or parking permits

Enhanced parental leave

Cashback scheme

Critical illness cover

Buy/sell holiday scheme

Dental insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym memberships and shopping

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in corporate law.
• Substantial corporate law experience required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and maintain precedents and guidance notes.
• Identify and deliver training for lawyers at all levels.
• Support onboarding and development of trainees and new joiners.
• Monitor legal developments and disseminate updates.
• Advise lawyers on legal issues with commercial insight.
• Support research and direct junior lawyers to resources.
• Contribute to business development and client campaigns.
• Engage with legal tech and AI tools for knowledge delivery.
• Support practice group strategy and learning development.
• Maintain a know-how repository.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent legal research and drafting abilities

Attention to detail and clarity in written work

Interest in legal technology and AI-enabled service delivery

Experience in designing and delivering training

Familiarity with M&A market practice

Strong presentation skills

Collaborative and supportive team mindset

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

• Lead legal knowledge in a top-tier corporate team with strategic impact.
• Join a respected firm offering flexibility, growth, and high-value work.

About Our Client

Join a firm where collaboration, support, and professional growth are genuinely valued. You'll work with colleagues who listen, share knowledge, and actively contribute to a positive and inclusive culture. The firm is committed to maintaining a diverse and happy workforce, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and development.

Recognised in multiple national legal awards and rankings, the firm has earned accolades for its innovation, ESG initiatives, and excellence in legal service delivery. Its modern, thoughtfully designed office space reflects a commitment to sustainability and employee experience.

Excellence is the standard - whether in the clarity of advice, the strength of client relationships, or the responsiveness of service. The firm seeks individuals who share this commitment and offers long-term career development opportunities in return.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting and maintaining precedents and guidance notes
• Identifying and delivering training for lawyers at all levels
• Supporting trainees and new joiners with onboarding and development
• Monitoring legal developments and disseminating updates internally and externally
• Advising lawyers on legal issues with practical, commercial insight\
• Acting as a sounding board for senior lawyers on legal and market practice
• Supporting research and directing junior lawyers to appropriate resources
• Contributing to business development initiatives and client campaigns
• Engaging with legal tech and AI tools to improve knowledge delivery
• Supporting practice group strategy and learning & development planning
• Maintaining a know-how repository and encouraging contributions from fee earners

The Successful Applicant

Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be an experienced Corporate Knowledge Lawyer, though applications from corporate fee earners (5+ PQE) looking to transition into a knowledge role are welcome. Candidates must be qualified lawyers with substantial corporate law experience and demonstrate:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent legal research and drafting abilities
• Attention to detail and clarity in written work
• Interest in legal technology and AI-enabled service delivery
• Experience in designing and delivering training
• Familiarity with M&A market practice (desirable)
• Strong presentation skills
• A collaborative and supportive team mindset

What's on Offer

This firm is offering a competitive salary of £80,000 to £100,000 per annum.

Benefits & Perks

• Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Profit share and discretionary bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Permanent health insurance
• Life assurance
• Travel allowance or parking reimbursement
• Interest‑free loans for travel season tickets or parking permits
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cashback scheme

Flexible Benefits Package Includes

• Critical illness cover
• Buy/sell holiday scheme
• Dental insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tastecard and Fun Pass
• Charitable giving scheme
• Discounted gym memberships and shopping