Private Wealth and Tax Knowledge Lawyer

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking an experienced Knowledge Lawyer to shape the knowledge strategy for the Private Wealth & Tax practice. This pivotal role involves collaborating with senior partners, delivering client training, and enhancing knowledge management. An ideal candidate has 10+ years of PQE, expertise in tax law, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a unique opportunity for career progression and access to cutting-edge legal technology.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative working culture

Flexible working options

Access to legal technology

Qualifications

• Ideally 10+ years PQE as a Knowledge Lawyer or fee-earner.
• Deep expertise in tax law and private client matters.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other legal tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver internal and client training programmes.
• Draft and maintain key precedents and client guides.
• Monitor legal developments and provide updates.
• Produce client-facing content such as alerts and articles.

Skills

Tax law expertise

Business development interest

Excellent drafting skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative mindset

Comfort with legal technology

Education

10+ years PQE

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation for innovation, thought leadership, and high-quality client service. With offices in key global financial centres, they advise a diverse client base across complex, cross-border matters. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development, and forward-thinking approach to legal technology and service delivery.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and innovative team of Knowledge Lawyers (KLs), led by a senior Knowledge Partner. Knowledge Lawyers are embedded within practice groups and play a central role in delivering client service. The team comprises over 25 dedicated legal experts and follows the same career structure as fee-earners, including partnership opportunities.

• Shaping and delivering the knowledge strategy for the Private Wealth & Tax practice, in collaboration with other Knowledge Lawyers across the firm.
• Designing and delivering internal and client training programmes, including digital learning solutions.
• Drafting, maintaining, and updating key precedents, know-how, and client guides, including automated documents.
• Monitoring legal developments and providing horizon-scanning updates to lawyers and clients.
• Leveraging knowledge and technology to support business development, enhance client relationships, and improve service delivery.
• Producing client-facing content such as alerts, articles, and thought leadership pieces.
• Supporting business development initiatives in collaboration with the BD team and fee-earners.
• Managing internal knowledge platforms and repositories.
• Working with Risk & Compliance to implement best practices and support regulatory change.
• Responding to technical legal queries from fee-earners.
• Contributing to the wider Knowledge Lawyer community and firm initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

Skills and Experience

• Ideally 10+ years PQE, either as an existing Knowledge Lawyer or a fee-earner with demonstrable experience in knowledge development.
• Deep expertise in tax law and private client matters.
• Strong interest in business development and knowledge commercialisation.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable with legal technology and new ways of working.
• Resilient, adaptable, and proactive.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other standard legal tools.

What’s on Offer

• A strategic, high-impact role at the heart of a leading Private Wealth & Tax team
• Opportunity to shape and deliver the knowledge strategy across a dynamic practice
• Career progression aligned with fee-earners, including potential for partnership
• Collaborative, innovative working culture with strong support from senior leadership
• Access to cutting-edge legal tech and tools to drive efficiency and client value
• Involvement in thought leadership, training design, and business development initiatives
• Flexible working options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Offices in key global financial centres with cross-border exposure
• This is not a typical Knowledge Lawyer position, sitting at the strategic heart of the Private Wealth & Tax group, closely embedded with senior partners and actively shaping the group's direction, training and innovation. The practice advises high-net-worth individuals, trustees, and family offices across multiple generations and jurisdictions. The team is internationally renowned for its technical excellence and understanding of their clients' needs.