Construction Disputes Knowledge Lawyer

Know‑How and Information Management

• Organising, maintaining and developing electronic know‑how resources and information banks for the Construction Disputes team
• Reviewing and assessing materials submitted by lawyers for inclusion as know‑how
• Creating and maintaining clear categories and sub‑categories of know‑how content
• Profiling and enhancing know‑how materials to improve searchability, accessibility and practical use
• Proactively monitoring and updating know‑how to ensure ongoing quality and relevance
• Tracking legal developments, including legislation and case law, and circulating updates where appropriate
• Acting as a sounding board for fee‑earners on technical and practical legal issues
• Assisting with the preparation of information and research materials for the wider team
• Drafting technical legal updates and assisting with knowledge‑sharing initiatives across the firm

Drafting and Precedents

• Reviewing, maintaining and updating existing precedents and crib sheets
• Drafting new precedents and practical guidance materials, coordinating review as required
• Preparing a range of know‑how materials, including flowcharts, house views, client‑facing papers and internal guidance

Training and Development

• Supporting the preparation and delivery of internal and external training programmes
• Participating in internal training sessions and junior development initiatives
• Providing support for tenders and client pitches
• Delivering external talks, recording webinars and producing video content where required

Business Development and Profile

• Assisting with client alerts, briefings and legal updates
• Supporting responses to public consultations
• Drafting and editing content for the firm's website
• Providing know‑how support to clients where appropriate
• Assisting lawyers with articles, seminars and presentations, including research and content development
• Engaging with the press and attending client events as required

Additional Responsibilities

• Providing wider knowledge support, including cross‑jurisdictional research and content development
• Delivering client‑chargeable support to fee‑earners, where required
• Undertaking legal research on behalf of the construction disputes team and other practice groups
• Supporting firm‑wide or ad hoc working groups reviewing legal and regulatory developments