Sr Knowledge Lawyer/Solicitor - Bristol - 5 Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Knowledge Lawyer/Solicitor in Bristol to join its Knowledge Management team. This role offers a strategic position with responsibilities including developing knowledge management strategies, overseeing legal training, and liaising with clients. Candidates must have around 8 years PQE and a strong commitment to innovation in legal tech. The firm promotes a collaborative culture and offers hybrid working arrangements, along with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Access to cutting-edge legal technology

Hybrid working arrangements

Supportive and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with around 8 years PQE.
• A passion for knowledge management, innovation, and legal technology.
• Confidence operating at partnership level with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of the firmwide Knowledge Management strategy.
• Support senior leadership in the global KM programme.
• Draft and maintain knowledge assets, including templates and precedents.

Skills

Knowledge Management

Analytical skills

Research skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

Senior Knowledge Lawyer / Solicitor – Knowledge Management – Bristol

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid)

Salary: £85,000 – £110,000 (depending on experience)

A leading global law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Knowledge Lawyer / Solicitor (around 5 years PQE) to join its Knowledge Management team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to take on a strategic, high-impact role within a collaborative, innovative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

You will act as a senior member of the Knowledge Management team, responsible for delivering high quality knowledge, training and innovation support across the firm. Key responsibilities include:

• Driving the development of the firmwide Knowledge Management strategy
• Supporting senior leadership in delivering a global KM programme
• Drafting, reviewing and maintaining precedents, templates, forms, checklists and other knowledge assets
• Overseeing the delivery of legal training, webinars and podcasts for internal teams and clients
• Liaising directly with clients to deliver legal learning and content solutions
• Coordinating practice specific KM projects to meet identified needs
• Monitoring legal, regulatory and market developments to produce insights and briefings
• Leading practice technology initiatives and supporting adoption across the firm
• Collaborating with IT, BD and Risk & Compliance on KM driven projects
• Supervising and developing junior members of the Knowledge team

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• Around 8 years PQE (Knowledge Lawyer/PSL or fee earner solicitor seeking a KM role)
• A genuine passion for knowledge management, innovation and legal technology
• Strong analytical, research and drafting skills with excellent attention to detail
• Expertise in insurance law and litigation (preferred but not essential)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to articulate complex legal issues clearly and concisely
• Confidence operating at partnership level with professionalism and integrity
• Ability to build strong relationships across teams and jurisdictions
• A proactive, organised and self motivated approach
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables within tight timeframes

Benefits

• A supportive, collaborative and forward thinking culture
• Opportunities for career development, secondments and global exposure
• Access to cutting edge legal technology and innovation projects
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move as a solicitor, please contact:

Email: [e-mail]

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The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.