Knowledge Development Lawyer - Private Client

Ampa Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Birmingham is seeking a Private Client Knowledge Development Lawyer. This role offers the chance to join a top-tier firm, working within the Knowledge Management team to support knowledge-sharing and provide legal insights. Candidates with 8+ years of experience in private client work are preferred. The position can be either full-time or part-time, presenting a great opportunity for those seeking to contribute to legal knowledge and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Private Client Knowledge Development Lawyer or transitioning from Private Client lawyer.
• Strong interest in knowledge management; previous Knowledge Lawyer experience beneficial.
• Ability to analyze and communicate complex issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Private Client leadership team on law and procedure changes.
• Support fee earners with technical legal know-how and advice.
• Develop team know-how resources including precedents and checklists.
• Contribute to business development and client services.

Skills

Private Client knowledge

Communication skills

Legal drafting

Commercial awareness

IT literacy

Education

8+ years PQE

Full STEP membership or working toward it

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Legal tech tools

Job description

The Private Client Knowledge Development Lawyer role sits within the Knowledge Management team and supports stakeholders across Private Client to progress a effective knowledge-sharing culture. This opportunity can be considered on either a full-time or part-time basis (4 days a week).

Overview

Ranked as a top tier firm with STEP Platinum Employer Partner accreditation, our private client team is award-winning and highly regarded. The Knowledge Development Lawyer will work closely with the Private Client senior leadership team to develop practice and sector-specific knowledge and to disseminate updates and training on changes to legislation, procedure and case law.

Responsibilities

• Know-How Support and Development: advise the Private Client leadership team, keep abreast of changes in law, procedure and case law, and disseminate updates through training and materials.
• Supporting fee earners with technical legal know-how, tactical advice and practical application of the law to matters.
• Developing and maintaining team know-how resources (precedents, checklists) reflecting best practice and legal changes.
• Business Development & Client Services: support BD initiatives, contribute to articles, case studies, briefings and client materials, and collaborate with intermediaries to share knowledge.
• Research on competitors and market offerings to aid client delivery and new opportunities; assist with legal directories submissions.
• Internal Training: identify training priorities, deliver sessions on changes to law, and support ongoing professional development and STEP accreditation goals.
• Innovation/Business Efficiency: identify legal tech needs, standardise documents via precedents and clause banks, and support document automation.
• Other duties as required to support knowledge management and private client teams across all brands.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience as a Private Client Knowledge Development Lawyer/PSL or as a proactive Private Client lawyer seeking a transition to a Knowledge Lawyer/PSL role.
• 8+ years PQE at a reputable firm with a strong interest in knowledge management; previous Knowledge Lawyer/PSL experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Technical experience handling high-quality private client work including trusts; solid understanding of knowledge management.
• Full STEP membership or working toward it is desirable.
• Ability to analyse and communicate complex issues clearly to internal and external clients; strong drafting and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for business development; client training experience.
• IT literate with experience of MS Office, SharePoint or similar platforms; interest/experience in legal tech including document automation, AI tools, e-signatures and extranet sites.
• Highly organised with sound judgment, pro-active, and able to progress tasks independently; ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and build stakeholder relationships.
• Comfort working within a virtual team; ability to connect between different business units.

About the Firm

Our Knowledge Management is a pillar of Ampa Group Services, facilitating collaboration and sharing across the Group to improve access to technical information, client information for cross-selling, and knowledge transfer. The Private Client teams work across multiple brands on wealth, tax and succession planning for high-net-worth individuals, with expertise in elderly client advice and related matters.

Shakespeare Martineau is an equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract and retain talented people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and treat applicants and staff equally regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.