Employment Knowledge Development Lawyer

This is a permanent Knowledge Development Lawyer position within a leading Employment & Partnerships team, focused on creating and managing high-quality legal resources, delivering training, and supporting fee earners with technical expertise. The role also involves driving knowledge-led business development initiatives, contributing to thought leadership, and leveraging legal technology to enhance efficiency.

Client Details

This is a leading UK law firm with a strong reputation for excellence across private wealth, real estate, corporate, and dispute resolution. The firm is known for building close, collaborative relationships with clients and delivering tailored, high-quality advice on complex matters.

They foster an open, friendly, and supportive culture where collaboration and professional growth are encouraged. The environment combines high standards of client service with flexibility and wellbeing, offering agile working arrangements and a commitment to responsible business initiatives.

The firm values innovation, knowledge sharing, and thought leadership, making this an exciting opportunity to join a team where knowledge is seen as a strategic asset.

Description

• Develop and maintain employment law precedents, templates, and guidance notes.
• Provide technical legal support to the employment team.
• Monitor and update the team on changes in employment law and regulations.
• Create and deliver training sessions for internal teams and clients.
• Support business development initiatives, including the preparation of client briefings and presentations.
• Conduct legal research and provide insights into complex employment matters.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure consistency and compliance in legal documentation.
• Maintain and update knowledge management systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility.

Profile

A successful candidate for this role should have:

• Strong expertise in employment law.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting of legal documents.
• Experience in knowledge management and resource development.
• Ability to deliver training sessions and presentations effectively.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to staying updated on legal developments.

Job Offer

• Strategic Impact: A central role in shaping knowledge strategy for a growing Employment & Partnerships team.
• Thought Leadership: Opportunities to contribute to client-facing content, seminars, and business development initiatives.
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with partners, BD teams, and other knowledge professionals in a supportive, dynamic environment.
• Innovation & Growth: Exposure to legal technology projects and firmwide knowledge initiatives, with scope to influence best practice.
• Professional Development: Access to training, mentoring, and career progression within a forward-thinking firm.
• Flexibility & Balance: Agile working options and a culture that values wellbeing alongside excellence.
• Competitive Package: Attractive salary and benefits aligned with a leading UK firm.