Senior Knowledge Development Lawyer – Real Estate Finance, 5PQE+ London

Addleshaw Goddard; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a Senior Knowledge Development Lawyer to enhance knowledge resources and support their Real Estate Finance Practice. This role involves designing training sessions, drafting legal precedents, and collaborating with the team to improve client engagement. Ideal candidates will be UK qualified solicitors with strong real estate finance expertise and excellent communication skills. The firm fosters an inclusive culture and provides opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in real estate finance.
• Ability to draft and negotiate facility agreements and security documents.
• Experience in developing training sessions and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement training sessions for lawyers and clients.
• Produce client-facing articles and support business development initiatives.
• Draft and maintain a suite of REF precedents.

Skills

Technical expertise in real estate finance transactions

Excellent drafting skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

UK qualified solicitor

Tools

Legal technology and automation tools

Job description

If you would like the opportunity to join a thriving and growing team, Addleshaw Goddard are looking for a Senior Knowledge Development Lawyer to play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s knowledge strategy and supporting our market leading Real Estate Finance Practice.

Our Knowledge Lawyers play a vital role in the firm to develop, maintain, and enhance the team’s knowledge resources, precedents, training programmes, and best practice policies. This is a pivotal role supporting both internal fee earners and client‑facing initiatives, with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and technical excellence.

We have a robust KDL framework across the firm and are proud of our track record of developing and progressing careers within this structure. You can expect to be involved in thought‑leadership, shaping client strategy, and ensuring best practice, enabling the team to work in a smarter, informed and more efficient way whilst also assisting with improved client engagement.

What You’ll Do:

• Contribution to internal and client knowledge by designing and implementing comprehensive training sessions, workshops, and seminars to lawyers and clients on key topics and emerging trends in real estate finance.
• Produce client‑facing articles in collaboration with the wider team and support business development initiatives by contributing to client briefings, pitches and proposals.
• Precedent Development and Management: Draft, update, and maintain a comprehensive suite of REF precedents, including fee letters (arrangement, agency, prepayment), duty of care documents, debentures, facility agreements, completion undertakings, subordination deeds, and ancillary documents.

Who We’re Looking For:

• 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, security documents, and related documentation.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to distil complex legal concepts into clear, practical guidance.
• Experience with legal technology and automation tools is highly desirable.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently to drive projects forward.

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top‑tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested? If this role sounds like your next career step, we’d love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!