Knowledge Lawyer (part-time) - Litigation

Michael Page Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid in-office days

Career development

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Michael Page Legal is seeking an experienced Knowledge Lawyer to join the Commercial Litigation team on a part-time basis. You will work with senior knowledge management professionals and fee-earners across multiple jurisdictions to drive know-how, training, innovation, and best practices within disputes.

The role offers hybrid working, four days per week, and the chance to shape the firm’s knowledge strategy while supporting training and education initiatives across international teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years' PQE in international commercial litigation.
• Strong academic credentials with interest in knowledge management and training.
• Experience in insolvency, fraud, white-collar crime, data protection or related specialist areas advantageous.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development, planning, and delivery of the team's training and education programme.
• Preparing training materials, sourcing external speakers, chairing sessions, and delivering training.
• Monitoring legal developments in commercial litigation and communicating updates through alerts, bulletins, and presentations.
• Reviewing, updating, and maintaining precedents, templates, and guidance materials.
• Encouraging and coordinating contributions to the firm's knowledge management systems.
• Creating new know-how resources where gaps are identified.
• Providing guidance on legal and procedural issues and assisting with complex legal research.
• Supporting the assessment, testing, implementation, and adoption of legal technology and AI solutions.
• Working with risk and compliance teams to maintain relevant procedures and documentation.
• Acting as a key liaison between the litigation practice and wider business services functions.
• Contributing thought leadership and initiatives to enhance efficiency and knowledge sharing across the team.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Legal research

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Knowledge Lawyer to join a successful and growing Commercial Litigation team on a part-time basis. Working closely with senior knowledge management professionals and fee-earners across multiple jurisdictions, you will play a key role in driving legal know-how, training, innovation, and best practice within the disputes practice.

Client Details

Our client is a highly regarded international professional services firm with a long-established reputation for advising high-profile individuals, businesses, and institutions on complex legal matters. Operating across key financial centres in Europe, North America, and Asia, the firm is known for its collaborative culture, international reach, and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

The organisation combines a high-performance environment with a people-focused approach, encouraging innovation, knowledge sharing, and cross-border collaboration. Employees benefit from working alongside market-leading professionals on intellectually stimulating and often high-profile matters.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development, planning, and delivery of the team's training and education programme
• Preparing training materials, sourcing external speakers, chairing sessions, and delivering training
• Monitoring legal developments in commercial litigation and communicating updates through alerts, bulletins, and presentations
• Reviewing, updating, and maintaining precedents, templates, and guidance materials
• Encouraging and coordinating contributions to the firm's knowledge management systems
• Creating new know-how resources where gaps are identified
• Providing guidance on legal and procedural issues and assisting with complex legal research
• Supporting the assessment, testing, implementation, and adoption of legal technology and AI solutions
• Working with risk and compliance teams to maintain relevant procedures and documentation
• Acting as a key liaison between the litigation practice and wider business services functions
• Contributing thought leadership and initiatives to enhance efficiency and knowledge sharing across the team

Profile

Applicants will ideally possess:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Minimum 5 years' PQE gained in international commercial litigation
• Strong academic credentials
• Experience in insolvency, fraud, white-collar crime, data protection or related specialist areas would be advantageous
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and project management abilities
• Strong legal research skills and familiarity with key legal resources and reporting tools
• A genuine interest in legal knowledge management, training, and professional development
• Interest in legal technology, AI developments, and innovation within legal services
• The ability to build strong relationships across teams, seniority levels, and jurisdictions
• A proactive, collaborative, and self-motivated approach

Job Offer

• Part-time opportunity, ideally four days per week
• Flexible working arrangements considered
• Hybrid working model with 2-3 days in the office
• Exposure to complex, cross-border commercial disputes
• Opportunity to shape legal knowledge, training, and innovation strategy
• Collaborative and supportive international environment
• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive flexible benefits package
• Long-term career development within a respected global organisation