Knowledge Lawyer - Tax & Trusts

2025; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Un cabinet d'avocats de premier plan recherche un Knowledge Lawyer pour son équipe spécialisée en fiscalité et fiducies. Ce rôle clé implique la création de contenus juridiques, la formation et le soutien aux avocats, dans un environnement flexible favorisant l'innovation. Avec des clients diversifiés, cette opportunité promet un impact significatif au sein d'une équipe reconnue.

Benefits

Assurance santé privée

Plan de pension avec contribution de 5% de l'employeur

Congé maternité/paternité amélioré

Avantages flexibles

Primes et programmes de partage des bénéfices

Qualifications

• Minimum de 5 ans d'expérience PQE en droit privé, axé sur la fiscalité et les fiducies.
• Compétences en recherche et rédaction juridiques exceptionnelles.
• Expérience dans les initiatives de formation et de partage des connaissances souhaitée.

Responsibilities

• Gérer et développer une suite complète de précédents et de documents.
• Organiser des sessions de formation d'équipe engageantes.
• Surveiller et communiquer les évolutions juridiques importantes.

Skills

Recherche juridique

Rédaction juridique

Gestion des connaissances

Collaboration

Education

Qualification PQE de 5 ans en droit privé

Adhésion à STEP

Job description

Knowledge Lawyer – Tax & Trusts

We are working with a highly regarded law firm that is seeking a Knowledge Lawyer to join their Tax & Trusts practice. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced private client lawyer to take on a pivotal role within a well-established and top-tier ranked team.

The Role

This position sits at the core of the firm’s Tax & Trusts team, which is led by five partners and supported by a strong group of lawyers, accountants, and paralegals. The team has an exceptional reputation, advising a diverse client base that includes affluent families, entrepreneurs, business owners, trustees, and international clients. The firm is recognised for its high-calibre work and has a significant market presence.

The Knowledge Lawyer will play a key role in enhancing the team’s technical knowledge, ensuring best practices, and delivering high-quality training. Responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing a comprehensive suite of precedents, guidance notes, and know-how materials.
• Monitoring and communicating key legal developments in UK and international tax, trusts, and estate planning.
• Organising and delivering engaging team training sessions.
• Providing specialist practical and technical support on complex legal matters.
• Overseeing learning & development initiatives for team members, including new joiners and trainees.
• Supporting business development strategies through thought leadership and content creation.
• Exploring and implementing legal technology solutions to enhance efficiency.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ PQE in private client law, with a strong focus on tax, trusts, and estate planning.
• Experience as a Knowledge Lawyer or a desire to transition into this role.
• A collaborative and approachable nature, capable of forming strong working relationships across the firm.
• Exceptional legal research and drafting skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts.
• Experience in delivering training and knowledge-sharing initiatives (desirable).
• Membership of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) (desirable).

Working Arrangements

The firm supports a flexible working culture, offering both full-time and part-time options (minimum three days per week). Hybrid working is encouraged, with a minimum office presence of two days per week (pro-rated for part-time workers).

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm that values collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, gym discounts, and cycle-to-work schemes
• Bonus and profit-share schemes

Next Steps

If you are an experienced private client lawyer looking for a non-fee-earning role with a focus on knowledge management, training, and technical excellence, this position offers an ideal next step in your career.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Origin Legal is handling a number of PSL / Knowledge Manager vacancies throughout the South of England. If you are a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Paralegal looking to consider your options, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Origin Legal follows strict best-practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.