Knowledge Lawyer - Employment

Knowledge Lawyer | Employment | 5+ PQE | Part-time (3 days) | Chambers, Spears & L500 Ranked Law firm in the West End.

The Role

This Top 60 UK law firm is seeking a Knowledge Lawyer or Associate/Senior Associate with 5 + years PQE to join its award-winning Employment team based in the City of London.

You will be involved in producing quality knowledge content for both internal and external use in order to support the fee earners within the firm's highly ranked Employment department.

This new role sits at the heart of both the Employment and Partnership teams, helping drive excellence in client service and legal insight. You'll be part of a dynamic, collaborative environment where knowledge is valued as a strategic asset to help our people deliver exceptional outcomes.

Within such a well-reputed practice you will benefit from exposure to industry-leading Partners and the highest quality of work.

This position offers an excellent path for someone experienced or an Associate/Senior Associate who is looking to take their career in another direction, with growth opportunities alongside exposure to quality work normally reserved for the largest City firms.

• This is a part time role, 3 days a week with 2 days required in the office per week.
• Applicants MUST have experience in Employment law and ideally contentious Partnership matters.
• Administrative support will also be provided from a centralised Knowledge Co-ordinator.

The Firm

In recent years, this Top 60 firm has grown to a team of over 70 partners and 400+ staff; the firm is a key player in the London legal landscape.

Top tier across several practice areas, increasing yearly and based in the heart of the West End of London and deal with the same quality of work as much larger City firms without all the disadvantages associated with being a small cog in a big machine.

It is common for lawyers from City-based and Top 50 firms to leave in favour of this very practice. This is due to the quality of working being the same but with the added benefits of greater flexibility and a more friendly environment.

You will find a creative, supportive, dynamic, forward-thinking and progressive culture.

There is an excellent social scene firm-wide, with social clubs, sports clubs and regular social events paid for by the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

Knowledge resources and precedents:

• Maintain a centralised precedent bank for core Employment and Partnership law documents, liaising
• with support teams on management, security and automation.
• Track legal developments and trends; produce engaging materials to support the team.
• Manage the Employment Knowledge Hub (SharePoint), ensuring resources are accessible and well-organised.
• Support fee earners with legal and matter management queries; capture and share know-how.
• Promote knowledge sharing, consistency and risk mitigation through updated checklists and
• resources.
• Liaise with Library and Information Services on relevant resources.

Legal training:

• Chair monthly know-how meetings; set agendas and coordinate speakers.
• Design and deliver training programmes for all levels, including firm-wide sessions.
• Collaborate with internal and external speakers; coordinate cross-group training initiatives.

Legal technology:

Monitor legal tech developments; assess tools for efficiency gains and report findings to the Head of Knowledge and partners, driving implementation where relevant.

Clients and BD:

• Support thought leadership and BD activities (e.g. articles, newsletters, client seminars, media).
• Work with BD&M to produce client-facing content and raise the group's external profile.
• Assist with producing client materials and directory submissions.

Firmwide knowledge and risk:

• Collaborate with the Head of Knowledge and KDLs to ensure consistency across practice areas.
• Liaise with Risk & Compliance on regulatory matters and policy reviews.
• Contribute to firmwide knowledge and innovation projects.
• Gather feedback to inform future knowledge initiatives.

Other responsibilities:

• Support Responsible Business initiatives.
• Assist with onboarding and recruitment activities.
• Align priorities with the Employment & Partnerships group's business plan and contribute to its development.

You will act as a liaison between the Employment department, other departments and the Knowledge team, ensuring transfer of skills and minimal duplication of resources.

With a well-established Knowledge team, this role can offer impressive prospects for future progression - a unique benefit for such a role.

Requirements

• Experienced Employment Knowledge Lawyer or 5+ PQE Solicitor (England & Wales qualified)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
• Calm and efficient under pressure.

Exciting opportunity to join a Top 60 firm as a Knowledge Lawyer in a leading Employment Team. Use your expertise to shape the firm's future, bring fresh ideas and make your mark. Enjoy a supportive, growth-focused environment that values innovation, collaboration and professional development.

Apply now for immediate consideration of contact Sophie Avery or Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.