Knowledge Development Lawyer

KMA Legal Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Knowledge Development Lawyer to join their London office on a fixed-term basis. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years PQE and possess excellent communication and analytical skills. Responsibilities include overseeing the Knowledge offering and collaborating across teams to enhance efficiency. This role offers a highly competitive salary, benefits package, and the option to work from home 2 to 3 days a week. Interested candidates should contact a representative for more information.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Remote work options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced lawyer with at least 8 years PQE, preferably a PSL/KDL.
• Flexibility on area of practice is acceptable.
• Desire to use technology to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Knowledge offering across internal and external elements.
• Work collaboratively across multiple teams.
• Support Associate Director of Knowledge with strategy and content.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Research skills

Commercial awareness

Financial acumen

Business-like approach

Ability to develop networks

Tech-savvy

Job description

A leading global law firm are seeking a Knowledge Development Lawyer to join them on a fixed-term basis (12 months) in their London office.

Role

• As a Knowledge Development Lawyer you will oversee and co-ordinate the Knowledge offering across the board. It comprises both internal and external-facing elements. The client-facing element includes systematising and streamlining the client facing Knowledge content and client value adds with an emphasis on maximising the value of the internal knowledge and data, and using technology to drive efficiency.
• You will work collaboratively across multiple teams, including the Business Development & Marketing team and other teams. The internal-facing aspect of the role incudes supporting the Associate Director of Knowledge with refining the team strategy, refining and tracking KPIs for Knowledge and producing central content. The split of the two elements of the role flexes according to need.
• This role forms part of a small central team which includes the Knowledge Solutions Manager (who has responsibility for Knowledge Systems and internal content), the Team Assistant and Central Knowledge Paralegal.

Candidate background

• You will be an experienced lawyer with at least 8 years PQE, either a PSL/KDL or someone in a fee-earning or in-house role. There is flexibility on your area of practice.
• You must have excellent communication skills and strong analytical and research skills.
• You should have the ability to quickly develop your own networks and use them effectively
• It is essential you have commercial awareness, financial acumen and a business-like approach to legal practice
• You must have the desire and ability to be involved in using technology to improve processes and drive efficiency

Why apply?

• This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded firm with excellent quality work amongst talented, driven people.
• The firm are known for providing an environment that allows for real career development.
• You will have the option to work from home 2 to 3 days a week and there is a highly competitive salary and benefits package on offer.
• For more information please contact Kate Albon at KMA Legal on [e-mail] or apply as directed.