Senior Knowledge Development Lawyer - Real Estate Finance

Michael Page Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking a Senior Knowledge Development Lawyer. This role involves leading knowledge strategy, managing precedents, and training for a market-leading Real Estate Finance team. You will work with legal tech to drive innovation and collaborate globally. Ideal candidates will be UK-qualified solicitors with experience in real estate finance and knowledge management. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Supportive culture for professional growth

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in real estate finance.
• Demonstrable experience in drafting and negotiating facility agreements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver training sessions for lawyers and clients.
• Produce articles and contribute to client briefings.
• Develop jurisdictional handbooks for overseas offices.

Skills

Technical expertise in real estate finance transactions

Excellent drafting and communication skills

Experience in knowledge management

Familiarity with legal technology

Ability to simplify complex legal concepts

Experience delivering training and developing materials

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Tools

Legal tech tools

Job description

This role is for a Senior Knowledge Development Lawyer to lead knowledge strategy, precedent management, and training within a top-tier Real Estate Finance team. You'll drive innovation through legal tech, support client-facing initiatives, and collaborate across jurisdictions to deliver best practice and technical excellence.

Client Details

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across multiple sectors. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to innovation, the firm combines technical excellence with commercial insight to provide exceptional results for clients. It offers a supportive environment that values diversity, professional growth, and thought leadership, making it an outstanding place to build a long-term career.

Description

What to Expect in This Role

• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and seminars for lawyers and clients on key topics and emerging trends in real estate finance.
• Client-Facing Contributions: Produce articles, contribute to client briefings, and support business development through pitches and proposals.
• Global Collaboration: Work with overseas offices to develop jurisdictional handbooks covering key practicalities across different regions.
  • Precedent Development & Management:Draft, update, and maintain a comprehensive suite of real estate finance precedents (e., facility agreements, security documents, fee letters, completion undertakings, subordination deeds, and ancillary documents).
  • Oversee borrower-side mark-ups and ensure all precedents remain current and fit for purpose.
  • Lead reviews and automation projects, integrating precedents with legal tech tools.
• Knowledge Dissemination: Assist with managing know-how across the wider Real Estate division and collaborate with legal tech teams to implement and train on new tools and automation processes.

Profile

Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise

• UK-qualified solicitor with significant post-qualification experience in real estate finance.
• Strong technical expertise in real estate finance transactions, including drafting and negotiating facility agreements and security documentation.
• Demonstrable experience in knowledge management, precedent development, and legal training.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts.
• Familiarity with legal technology and automation tools is highly desirable.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently to drive projects forward.
• Experience delivering training and developing materials for lawyers and clients.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards of quality and accuracy.

Job Offer

• A senior role in a market-leading Real Estate Finance team with high-profile clients.
• Opportunity to shape knowledge strategy and drive innovation through legal tech.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with flexible working options.
• A collaborative, supportive culture that values professional growth and thought leadership.
• Exposure to complex, cross-border transactions and cutting-edge projects.