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Knowledge Development Lawyer – Employment – City firm – London

We are looking for a Knowledge Development Lawyer (KDL) to join a leading Employment practice within an international law firm. This is a great opportunity to shape the team’s knowledge strategy, support fee earners, and contribute to thought leadership across a wide range of employment law issues.

⭐ What You’ll Do

• Keep the team at the forefront of legal developments , delivering training, updates and guidance

• Lead knowledge management , including know‑how meetings, precedents and internal systems

• Support legal research , using major online platforms and internal AI tools

• Develop and maintain precedents and clause libraries

• Horizon scan to identify emerging trends and opportunities

• Contribute to client and business development , including drafting updates, preparing materials and supporting events

• Collaborate across the firm , including global knowledge teams and innovation specialists

• Champion new technologies , encouraging adoption of AI‑driven tools and improved working practices

🎯 What You’ll Bring

• Strong technical expertise in employment law

• Excellent drafting, research and presentation skills

• High levels of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail

• A collaborative, proactive and commercially aware approach

• Confidence with IT, knowledge systems and innovation

• The ability to manage multiple workstreams and communicate with impact

🌍 About the Firm

You’ll join an international firm with a clear growth strategy, a collaborative culture and a commitment to diversity. The firm operates across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, supporting clients in over 100 countries and focusing on key sectors including energy transition, life sciences, private capital, technology and transportation.

Hybrid working is available, and flexible arrangements can be discussed during the application process.

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