Employment Knowledge Development Lawyer

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a candidate with strong expertise in employment law to shape the knowledge strategy. Responsibilities include providing legal support, conducting training, and collaborating across departments. The role offers professional development, a collaborative culture, and flexible working arrangements in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Access to training and mentoring

Agile working options

Supportive, dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in employment law.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Experience in knowledge management and resource development.
• Ability to deliver training sessions and presentations effectively.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to staying updated on legal developments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain employment law precedents, templates, and guidance notes.
• Provide technical legal support to the employment team.
• Monitor and update the team on changes in employment law and regulations.
• Create and deliver training sessions for internal teams and clients.
• Support business development initiatives, including client briefings.
• Conduct legal research and provide insights into complex employment matters.
• Collaborate with other departments for compliance in legal documentation.
• Maintain and update knowledge management systems for accuracy.

Skills

Expertise in employment law

Legal research proficiency

Document drafting skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Proactive approach to legal developments

Job description

• Shape knowledge strategy in a growing Employment & Partnerships team.
• Drive thought leadership and innovation at a leading UK law firm.

About Our Client

This is a leading UK law firm with a strong reputation for excellence across private wealth, real estate, corporate, and dispute resolution. The firm is known for building close, collaborative relationships with clients and delivering tailored, high-quality advice on complex matters.
They foster an open, friendly, and supportive culture where collaboration and professional growth are encouraged. The environment combines high standards of client service with flexibility and wellbeing, offering agile working arrangements and a commitment to responsible business initiatives.
The firm values innovation, knowledge sharing, and thought leadership, making this an exciting opportunity to join a team where knowledge is seen as a strategic asset.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain employment law precedents, templates, and guidance notes.
• Provide technical legal support to the employment team.
• Monitor and update the team on changes in employment law and regulations.
• Create and deliver training sessions for internal teams and clients.
• Support business development initiatives, including the preparation of client briefings and presentations.
• Conduct legal research and provide insights into complex employment matters.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure consistency and compliance in legal documentation.
• Maintain and update knowledge management systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility.

The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate for this role should have:

• Strong expertise in employment law.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting of legal documents.
• Experience in knowledge management and resource development.
• Ability to deliver training sessions and presentations effectively.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to staying updated on legal developments.

What's on Offer

• Strategic Impact: A central role in shaping knowledge strategy for a growing Employment & Partnerships team.
• Thought Leadership: Opportunities to contribute to client-facing content, seminars, and business development initiatives.
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with partners, BD teams, and other knowledge professionals in a supportive, dynamic environment.
• Innovation & Growth: Exposure to legal technology projects and firmwide knowledge initiatives, with scope to influence best practice.
• Professional Development: Access to training, mentoring, and career progression within a forward-thinking firm.
• Flexibility & Balance: Agile working options and a culture that values wellbeing alongside excellence.
• Competitive Package: Attractive salary and benefits aligned with a leading UK firm.