Knowledge Director - Head of Corporate Transactions & Advisory

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and manage an established team of Knowledge Lawyers and information specialists
• Set and deliver the knowledge, training and thought leadership strategy for the corporate practice
• Drive business planning and oversee delivery against strategic objectives
• Lead collaboration with corporate governance and other specialist teams

Company Law & Corporate Governance

• Act as the primary knowledge resource for company law and corporate governance matters
• Monitor and analyse legal, regulatory and market developments
• Produce client-facing updates, thought leadership and practical guidance
• Respond to technical legal queries from lawyers across the business
• Support partners involved with industry and professional committees
• Contribute to consultation responses and engagement with policymakers and regulators

Knowledge Management

• Oversee the firm's corporate know-how resources and knowledge databases
• Ensure precedents, guidance notes and templates remain current and market-leading
• Improve methods of capturing, structuring and sharing knowledge
• Drive engagement with knowledge-sharing initiatives across the practice

Training & Development

• Design and deliver training programmes on company law, corporate governance and legal developments
• Provide regular technical updates to corporate and related practice groups
• Support the ongoing development of lawyers across all levels of seniority

AI & Innovation

• Help shape and implement the firm's legal technology and AI strategy within the corporate practice
• Promote adoption of AI tools and innovative ways of working
• Develop practical use cases that enhance efficiency, consistency and client service
• Ensure the responsible and effective use of legal technology

Collaboration

• Work closely with lawyers, knowledge professionals and business services teams both in London and internationally
• Collaborate with corporate governance, business development, transformation and legal technology teams
• Maintain strong relationships with the wider legal knowledge community and relevant external stakeholders