Knowledge Lawyer - Financial Services Disputes & Investigations

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

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE to join their Banking & Lender Services Group. The role focuses on supporting the Financial Services Disputes & Investigations team through creating precedent documents, delivering training programs, and managing knowledge systems. Strong drafting and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to present complex information clearly. Flexible working options are available, alongside a competitive salary and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Influential Role

Collaborative Culture

Professional Growth

Competitive Package

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE.
• Experience in financial services disputes and/or investigations preferred.
• Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining precedent documents.
• Designing and delivering internal training programmes.
• Updating precedents and practice notes with legal developments.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Excellent research skills

Analytical skills

Ability to communicate complex information

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proactive and self-motivated

Familiarity with knowledge systems

Education

Qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE

Job description

• Shape knowledge strategy in a leading financial services team.
• Flexible working with high-impact, non-fee-earning responsibilities.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading UK law firm with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence. With offices nationwide and a network of international partners, the firm acts for major financial institutions and high-profile clients across dynamic sectors. Recognised in multiple industry awards, the firm offers a collaborative culture and invests heavily in technology and knowledge to stay ahead.

Job Description

You will sit within the Banking & Lender Services Group and primarily support the Financial Services Disputes & Investigations team. Your responsibilities will include:

Precedents & Resources

• Creating and maintaining precedent documents, collating and annotating external resources, and directing fee earners to relevant materials.

Training Delivery

• Designing and delivering internal training programmes for trainees, junior lawyers, and the wider team, including regular practice updates.
• Delivering client-facing training through virtual sessions, written updates, and in-person events, which may involve travel and presenting at conferences.

Legal Updates & Knowledge Management

• Keeping the team informed of legal developments and their impact on practice, updating precedents and practice notes accordingly.
• Ensuring all materials are captured and maintained in the firm's knowledge database and promoting its use.

Practice Support

• Responding to complex legal queries from fee earners.
• Identifying risks and working with the Risk team to address them.

Innovation & Efficiency

• Identifying opportunities for process optimisation and technology adoption, working with innovation teams to implement solutions.

Thought Leadership & Business Development

• Writing legal insights for the firm's website and external publications.
• Drafting responses for tenders and supporting client development initiatives.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Working closely with other Knowledge Lawyers across the firm and supporting trainees in developing research and knowledge skills.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE.
• Experience in financial services disputes and/or investigations preferred but not essential.
• Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to internal and external audiences.
• Confident presenter with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently with a high degree of autonomy.
• Familiarity with knowledge systems and legal technology tools.

What's on Offer

• Flexible Working - Full or part-time options to suit your lifestyle.
• Influential Role - Drive knowledge, training, and innovation in a key practice area.
• Collaborative Culture - Work closely with senior lawyers and knowledge specialists.
• Professional Growth - Opportunities to lead projects and mentor junior colleagues.
• Competitive Package - Attractive salary and benefits aligned with experience.