Knowledge Management Executive

RedLaw Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Greater London is seeking a Knowledge Management Executive to provide vital support to their KM Department. In this role, you will assist Knowledge Lawyers with document preparation, legal research, and the administration of various KM resources. The ideal candidate will have experience in Knowledge Management or as a Legal Secretary, strong organisational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. This position offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities to develop key expertise in knowledge management.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Knowledge Management professional or Legal Secretary.
• Strong technical capability with multiple systems.
• Ability to manage varied workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable approach with good problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop familiarity with KM resources and systems.
• Conduct legal research for Knowledge Lawyers.
• Provide document support and administration.
• Update practice notes, guides and precedents across practice areas.
• Support administration of the legal intranet site.
• Assist with document preparation, conversions and know‑how library maintenance.
• Manage databases and know‑how management systems.

Skills

Knowledge Management experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Technical capability

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Document Drafter

360

Intranet

Online databases

Job description

Knowledge Management Executive London | 50% Hybrid Working

We are working with a leading international law firm who are seeking a Knowledge Management Executive to join their Knowledge Management (KM) Department in London. This role forms part of a global team delivering high-quality legal and professional support services. You will work closely with Knowledge Lawyers, providing document, research, and administrative support across a wide range of knowledge resources and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop familiarity with KM resources, including Document Drafter, 360, Intranet, library resources, journals, and online databases
• Conduct legal research using internal and subscribed resources in line with instructions from Knowledge Lawyers
• Provide general document support, including applying house style, document redactions, formatting, and updates
• Update practice notes, guides, and precedents across practice areas as required
• Support the administration of the legal intranet site
• Assist with document preparation, conversions, and know‑how library maintenance
• Manage relevant databases, including know‑how management systems

Candidate Requirements

• Experience as a Knowledge Management professional or Legal Secretary
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong technical capability, with confidence using multiple systems and software packages
• Ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work, with strong problem‑solving skills

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, forward‑thinking KM team within a respected international firm, offering exposure to high‑quality legal work and the chance to develop specialist knowledge management expertise.

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