Knowledge Lawyer

This Knowledge Lawyer role within the Private Wealth & Tax team offers an excellent opportunity for a legal professional to make a significant impact, providing expert legal knowledge and guidance to support private wealth and tax matters.

Client Details

A highly regarded international law firm is seeking a Knowledge Lawyer to join its Private Wealth & Tax (PWT) group. This is a senior, strategic role at the heart of the firm's private client offering, supporting high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trustees, and fiduciaries across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the knowledge strategy, driving innovation, and supporting both client service and business development.

The Private Wealth & Tax group advises a diverse client base on the management and protection of assets in a tax-efficient and reputationally sound manner. Clients include international individuals and families, many of whom are non-UK resident or domiciled, as well as professional trustees and fiduciaries operating across major global financial centres.

The team provides bespoke, cross-border advice on tax compliance, asset protection, privacy, and governance. With offices in London, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and lawyers qualified in multiple jurisdictions, the group is well-positioned to support clients across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the US.

Description

• Knowledge Strategy: Lead the development and implementation of the knowledge strategy for the PWT group, aligned with the wider private client and firm-wide goals.
• Training & Development: Design and deliver internal and client-facing training, in collaboration with the firm's learning and development function.
• Precedents & Know-How: Draft, maintain, and update precedents, client guides, and know-how materials, including through document automation tools.
• Legal Updates & Horizon Scanning: Monitor legal and regulatory developments, providing timely updates and insights to lawyers and clients.
• Client-Facing Content: Produce high-quality thought leadership, alerts, and articles for internal and external publications.
• Business Development Support: Collaborate with partners and the BD team to identify and implement strategic initiatives, including content for pitches and client engagement.
• Knowledge Systems: Manage the department's knowledge repositories and intranet pages, ensuring accessibility and consistency.
• Risk & Compliance: Work with the firm's compliance team and partners to embed best practices and support regulatory change.
• Technical Support: respond to legal and practice-related queries from fee-earners, offering strategic guidance and support.

Profile

A successful Knowledge Lawyer candidate should have:

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with ideally 10+ years' PQE.
• Deep expertise in private client and tax law, with a strong understanding of international wealth structuring.
• Experience as a Knowledge Lawyer or demonstrable track record of knowledge contribution in a fee-earning role.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills, with a flair for clear, concise legal writing.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commercially minded, with a proactive approach to business development and innovation.
• Comfortable with legal technology and open to new ways of working.
• Calm under pressure, adaptable, and solutions-focused.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £100,000 to £130,000 GBP per annum.
• Career Progression: Knowledge Lawyers are fully integrated into the firm's career structure, including eligibility for partnership.
• Collaborative Culture: A supportive, inclusive environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork and innovation.
• Learning & Development: Access to a dedicated in-house academy and opportunities for continuous professional growth.
• Flexible Working: Agile working culture with flexibility around office and remote work.
• Global Reach: Work with a truly international client base and colleagues across multiple jurisdictions.
• Diversity & Inclusion: A commitment to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of background or identity.

If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career and specialise in private wealth and tax law, we encourage you to apply.