Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsShape market‑leading employment law thinking at senior levelInfluence strategy, innovation and client engagement without fee targetsAbout Our ClientOur client is a large organisation operating within the professional services industry. They are committed to delivering exceptional legal solutions to their clients and fostering a culture of professional excellence and collaboration.Job DescriptionThis is an opportunity to join a highly regarded Knowledge Lawyer team within a large and ambitious Employment Department at a leading City law firm. The role has a strong external and internal profile and plays a central part in driving quality, consistency, innovation and commercial impact across the practice.You will work closely with partners, fee‑earners and other Knowledge Lawyers to shape and deliver the department's knowledge strategy, supporting both legal excellence and business development. The role combines traditional knowledge responsibilities with thought leadership, client engagement, training and the use of AI and legal technology to enhance legal service delivery.Key responsibilities include:Shaping and implementing the Employment team's knowledge strategy in line with wider firm objectivesProducing high‑quality external content including client alerts, articles and thought leadership for legal and mainstream publicationsDesigning and delivering internal and client training in collaboration with the firm's academyDrafting, maintaining and enhancing precedents, practice notes, know‑how and client guides, including automated documentationMonitoring legislative, regulatory and case law developments and delivering horizon‑scanning insightsActing as a technical resource for lawyers on employment law and practice issuesSupporting business development initiatives through targeted knowledge and contentUsing AI and legal technology to drive efficiency, compliance and innovationWorking with Risk & Compliance to embed best practice and support regulatory changeThe Successful ApplicantAround 5+ years' PQE, either as a Knowledge/PSL lawyer or a senior fee‑earner able to demonstrate strong knowledge‑lawyer credentialsDeep technical knowledge of UK employment law and practiceExcellent drafting and written communication skills, with strong attention to detailProven enthusiasm for knowledge sharing, training and commercial use of know‑howComfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, clients and external organisationsInterest in innovation, AI and new ways of delivering legal servicesConfident, personable and collaborative, with the ability to work autonomouslyWhat's on OfferA genuinely strategic Knowledge Lawyer role with real influence and visibilityEqual career structure to fee‑earners, including long‑term progression opportunitiesStrong support for thought leadership, innovation and professional developmentExposure to complex, high‑profile employment law issuesCollaborative, high‑performing team environmentOpportunity to shape the future of employment law practice and knowledge deliveryContactTom Mastin-LeeQuote job refJN-042026-7004546Phone number+442072692143Job summaryJob functionLegalSubsectorBanking & Finance - Private PracticeSectorBusiness ServicesLocationCity of LondonContract typePermanentConsultant nameTom Mastin-LeeConsultant phone+442072692143Job referenceJN-042026-7004546
