Corporate M&A / Private Equity Knowledge Lawyer US Law Firm

EJ Legal; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm in London seeks a Knowledge Lawyer for its top-tier Private Equity/M&A team. The role involves supporting KM activities, updating precedents, and delivering training. The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE and expertise in private equity/M&A transactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in corporate M&A or private equity.
• Deep technical knowledge of private equity / private M&A transactions.
• Experience in creating internal training materials.

Responsibilities

• Supporting lawyers across a full spectrum of KM activities.
• Updating model precedents to reflect market-leading practice.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong drafting skills

Proactive approach

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

Job description

A leading US law firm is seeking a Knowledge Lawyer to join its top-tier Private Equity / M&A team in London, ideally 5 days/week.

The Role

You will work as part of a collaborative Knowledge Management team, supporting the group’s lawyers across a full spectrum of KM activities. The role will be varied and high-impact, with responsibilities including:

• Updating and refining model precedents to reflect market-leading practice
• Developing and delivering internal training, including hands-on sessions on core transaction documents
• Managing and curating knowhow content across the group
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and disseminating key updates internally
• Responding to technical queries from fee-earners
• Collating and analysing market data and deal trends
• Preparing external client briefings and supporting client-facing presentation materials
• Contributing to the development of tech-enabled KM tools and resources

The Candidate

The firm is looking for a UK-qualified lawyer with a strong background in corporate M&A and/or private equity, ideally with:

• A minimum of 5 years’ PQE gained at a top-tier City, US, international, or respected regional firm
• Deep technical knowledge of private equity / private M&A transactions
• Strong drafting skills, attention to detail, and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting to internal and external audiences
• A proactive, self-starting approach and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

This role would suit either an experienced Knowledge Lawyer or a current fee-earner looking to transition into a strategic, non-fee-earning position within a high-performing environment.

If this is of interest and you would like to discuss further, please email [e-mail].


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