Tax & Reward Knowledge Lawyer

Michael Page Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent London law firm is seeking a Knowledge Lawyer with at least five years' PQE to join their Tax & Reward team. This role offers technical support, knowledge management, and training within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates should possess excellent technical skills, a strong academic background, and a proactive mindset. You will work on high-value matters and have opportunities for professional growth in this market-leading tax practice.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Flexibility in managing projects

Qualifications

• At least five years' PQE (ideally in tax).
• Previous knowledge lawyer experience or strong interest in transitioning into this role.
• Strong academic background and ability to produce high‑quality work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fee‑earner queries and prepare internal updates.
• Assist with articles, publications, and business development initiatives.
• Maintain and improve know‑how systems, precedents, and guidance notes.
• Organize and deliver technical training sessions, conferences, and client events.
• Collaborate on LawTech projects and firmwide knowledge initiatives.

Skills

Technical skills

Knowledge management

Education & training

Collaboration

Market experience

Education

Qualified UK lawyer

Job description

Our client is seeking a Knowledge Lawyer with at least five years' PQE to join a leading Tax & Reward team. The role involves technical support, knowledge management, training, and practice development, offering the chance to work on complex, high‑value matters within a collaborative, partner‑led environment.

Client Details

Our client is a leading independent London law firm with strong international reach, advising on complex, high‑value matters across corporate, tax, real estate, and private client sectors. They are known for their partner‑led approach and lean team structure, giving lawyers direct access to senior practitioners and meaningful involvement in sophisticated transactions and advisory work.

The firm fosters a collaborative and supportive environment, where people collaborate across departments. They invest heavily in training and long‑term career development, offering opportunities to shape your expertise while actively contributing to market‑leading work.

Description

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Knowledge Lawyer or an Associate looking to transition into a knowledge role. The position involves supporting fee earners across the full breadth of the Tax & Reward group and contributing to the growth and development of the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Professional Support: Responding to fee‑earner queries, preparing internal updates, and supporting access to resources.
• Practice Development: Assisting with articles, publications, and business development initiatives.
• Knowledge Management: Maintaining and improving know‑how systems, precedents, and guidance notes.
• Education & Training: Organizing and delivering technical training sessions, conferences, and client events.
• Projects & Initiatives: Collaborating on LawTech projects and firmwide knowledge initiatives.
• Please note: This description is not exhaustive and may evolve with team objectives and firm policy.

Profile

• Qualified UK lawyer with at least five years' PQE (ideally in tax).
• Previous knowledge lawyer experience or strong interest in transitioning into this role.
• Excellent technical skills and recent market experience.
• Strong academic background and ability to produce high‑quality work under pressure.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and committed to supporting fee earners at all levels.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to shape knowledge strategy in a market‑leading tax practice.
• Direct involvement in high‑profile, complex transactions and advisory work.
• Collaborative, partner‑led environment with lean teams and real impact.
• Professional growth - transition into or advance within a specialist knowledge role.
• Flexibility and autonomy in managing projects and initiatives.