Corporate Knowledge Lawyer

KMA Legal Recruitment; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Knowledge Development/PSL Lawyer for their Tier 1 Corporate team. The successful candidate will collaborate on developing knowledge plans, update legal precedents, and assist with training and technical queries. This position offers opportunities for strategic involvement and is suitable for established corporate lawyers looking to move away from fee-earning roles. The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, considers flexible work arrangements, and is known for its expertise in legal services.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Agile working options

Qualifications

• Well-established corporate lawyer.
• Experience in corporate law, M&A, or legal knowledge management.
• Looking for a strategic role without fee-earning responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Knowledge plan.
• Lead know-how meetings and train the division.
• Draft and update legal precedents and knowledge banks.
• Assist with technical queries and develop team technology use.

Skills

Collaborative working

Legal drafting

Knowledge management

Training delivery

Use of technology in legal context

Job description

Client

We are recruiting for Knowledge Development/PSL Lawyer for a leading top 100 law firm’s Corporate team.

The role

You will join one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 Corporate practices. The team act for mid-tier businesses, household name PLCs and other major international groups, high-net worth private clients and high growth companies.

The work of the team is high-quality and includes:

• Private M&A (buy side and sell side)
• Private equity
• High growth companies/shareholder agreements and articles
• Corporate reorganisations/rationalisations
• General corporate advisory
• Partnership law
• Inward investment and cross border

Your role is to work collaboratively with key stakeholders to develop and implement a Knowledge plan, facilitating and leading know-how meetings and working with the Knowledge Lead on training to the division.

You will also draft and update precedents and other knowledge banks as well as the firm’s intranet and monthly bulletins.

You will deliver training and assist fee-earners with technical queries as well as working to develop the team’s use of technology.

Candidate

This role is suitable for a well-established corporate lawyer who is looking to move away from a fee-earner role where you will continue to take part in strategic projects and campaigns, identifying new opportunities for the team.

You may currently be a Knowledge or PSL lawyer looking to move into a role with a firm who have a clear path for progression for it’s Knowledge team. The firm offer a comprehensive benefits package as well as agile working.

Applicants looking for 4 days a week will be considered and 2-3 days working from home is available.

Why apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading firm who are consistently recognised in Chambers and Legal 500 for their expertise.

For more information please contact Kate Albon at KMA Legal on [e-mail] or apply as directed.