Knowledge Lawyer

Civil Aviation Authority; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,600 - 92,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discounted gym membership

28 days annual leave

5 days leave purchase scheme

Generous pension scheme (up to 12% contribution)

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Authority is looking for a highly organized lawyer with 6+ years PQE to join their London team. This role involves driving efficiencies using AI, maintaining legal precedents, and promoting knowledge-sharing across the legal team.

Ideal candidates will have a strong legal background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards. The position offers flexible working arrangements and various employee benefits, including health insurance and a generous pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified lawyer (solicitor, barrister, or legal executive) with significant PQE.
• Excellent skills in analysis, research, and drafting are essential.
• Must demonstrate strong communication, training, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote knowledge database and sharing processes.
• Draft, maintain, and enhance legal documents and guidance.
• Drive efficiencies using AI in legal workflows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Training skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive

6+ years PQE in relevant subject area

Tools

Knowledge management systems

AI systems in legal workflows

Job description

Salary: up to £84,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time

Location: London – Canary Wharf (min. 2-3 days in the office per week)

Security Level: SC

Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship

We are the UK's aviation and aerospace regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field.

We are looking for a highly organised forward‑thinking lawyer who enjoys knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and driving excellence in legal practice.

Key day-to-day responsibilities

• Develop and promote the knowledge database and knowledge‑sharing processes across the legal team.
• Draft, maintain and enhance precedents, templates, checklists and guidance notes.
• Drive efficiencies using AI in workflows and processes.
• Produce timely internal updates and client‑facing briefings.
• Support legal advisers to prepare client and team training.

About You

We are seeking a lawyer with 6+ PQE and transferable skills. We welcome lawyers who have taken alternative routes to qualification, as well as lawyers who have qualified abroad and are entitled to practice in the UK.

The role is best suited to someone who has the following skills and qualifications:

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive with significant PQE in a subject area that would bring transferable skills to this role.
• Excellent analytical, research and drafting skills.
• Strong communication, training and presentation skills.
• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.
• Able to identify process improvements and support innovation.
• Collaborative, proactive and committed to staying current with legal and market developments.

Desirable but not essential

• Good working knowledge of public law.
• Project or change‑management experience.
• Familiarity with using AI as well as knowledge and document management systems.

Benefits

We offer flexible working arrangements, health insurance, discounted gym membership for London, 28 days annual leave, additional 5 days leave purchase scheme, a generous pension scheme of up to 12% contribution, and more.

Additional Information – Security Clearance

To secure the role, applicants must undergo National Security Vetting for SC clearance and fulfil 5 years of residency in the UK.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer actively supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those from minority backgrounds, and we support flexible working patterns.