Corporate PSL/Knowledge Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Job summary

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment is seeking an experienced Corporate Knowledge Lawyer for a highly regarded national firm. The role focuses on knowledge management, AI and legal tech, supporting the Corporate group at a senior level.

You will develop precedents, deliver technical guidance and shape how advisory services are delivered. Working with partners and lawyers across the firm, you will lead training, keep content updated and contribute to business development while staying at the

Qualifications

• Qualified Corporate solicitor with strong technical expertise
• Interest in knowledge sharing, innovation, legal technology and continuous improvement
• PSL experience welcomed; open to corporate lawyers moving into knowledge-focused roles

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining precedents, templates and know-how resources
• Providing technical support and guidance on complex corporate matters
• Delivering training, legal updates and thought leadership
• Supporting development of legal technology, automation and AI tools
• Identifying legal and market developments that impact clients and the wider team
• Working on knowledge and innovation projects with specialist teams across the firm
• Supporting business development initiatives and client-facing content

Skills

Corporate knowledge

Legal tech awareness

Training & mentorship

Business development

Education

Qualified Corporate Solicitor

Tools

LegalTech platforms

Job description

A highly regarded national firm is looking to strengthen its Corporate team with the addition of an experienced Corporate Knowledge Lawyer.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Corporate solicitor who enjoys the technical side of the work and is interested in legal innovation, AI and knowledge management. You'll play a key role in supporting a successful national practice while helping shape how legal services are delivered in the future.

The Role

Working closely with partners and lawyers across the Corporate group, you'll be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining precedents, templates and know-how resources
• Providing technical support and guidance on complex corporate matters
• Delivering training, legal updates and thought leadership
• Supporting the continued development of legal technology, automation and AI tools
• Identifying legal and market developments that impact clients and the wider team
• Working on knowledge and innovation projects alongside specialist teams across the firm
• Supporting business development initiatives and client-facing content

Why Consider It?

• Rare opportunity to move into a dedicated Knowledge Lawyer role
• Be at the forefront of legal innovation and AI within a leading national practice
• High-profile position with genuine influence across the Corporate team
• Work closely with senior stakeholders on strategic initiatives
• Strong platform for long-term career development
• Flexible and supportive working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

About You

You will be a qualified Corporate solicitor with strong technical expertise gained within a recognised corporate practice.

The firm is keen to speak with lawyers who enjoy the intellectual side of corporate work and are interested in knowledge sharing, innovation, legal technology and continuous improvement.

Previous knowledge or PSL experience would be welcomed, but the firm is equally interested in speaking with experienced Corporate lawyers looking to make their first move into a knowledge-focused position.