Employment Knowledge Development / Professional Support Lawyer

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK law firm is seeking a Knowledge Development Lawyer to join their esteemed Employment Team. The role involves supporting the team’s objectives through maintaining knowledge of employment law, conducting research, and engaging in business development activities. Candidates should have a background in employment law, with a focus on knowledge development. This position offers hybrid work arrangements, combining office and remote work, promoting a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as an employment lawyer with a knowledge development/professional support background.
• Strong understanding of employment law and regulations.
• Ability to manage and deliver know-how systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the employment team in fulfilling strategic objectives.
• Maintain knowledge of law and practice as it relates to employment.
• Conduct research and develop standards/forms.

Skills

Knowledge development

Employment law

Research

Client-facing activities

Business development

Job description

THE FIRM

A major UK and international law firm.

THE ROLE

A Knowledge development lawyer (KDL) is sought to join a friendly Employment Team which is well regarded and recognised by the Chambers and Legal 500 directories.

The team acts predominantly for employers but also has a strong senior executive practice.

It has a thriving standalone client base, as well as working extensively with clients and colleagues from other practice areas.

Clients include multinationals, public and private UK and overseas companies, partnerships, funds unincorporated associations and charities including household names.

They cover multiple sectors including finance, professional services, life sciences, technology, transport, luxury goods and the creative arts and the three main areas of employment law practice: HR/legal advisory, litigation (both Tribunal and High Court) and transactions.

ABOUT YOU

An experienced employment lawyer, you will ideally have a knowledge development/professional support background; alternatively, you may be looking for your first move into the knowledge arena.

Your role will be to support the employment team in fulfilling their strategic objectives.

This will include:

• Maintaining your own and the team's cutting-edge knowledge of law and practice as it relates to employment.
• Thought leadership including being at the forefront of analysis of the ERA and legislative changes.
• Knowledge management and know-how delivery systems
• Research
• Standard forms/precedents
• Client-facing and business development activities.
• Cross-firm collaboration.
• Systems and Innovation

Hybrid working arrangements are available meaning that colleagues benefit from working in the office and remotely.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.