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Construction Disputes Knowledge Lawyer

City of London Permanent View Job Description
An excellent opportunity for an experienced construction disputes lawyer to transition into, or further develop, a Knowledge Lawyer career within a well-established international law firm. This role combines legal expertise, training, precedent development, business development support and innovation, helping to drive best practice across a busy construction disputes team.
  • Shape the knowledge strategy of a leading construction disputes team.
  • Broad remit spanning training, innovation and thought leadership.

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded international law firm with a strong presence across the UK, Middle East and Asia. The firm acts for an impressive client base across a range of sectors and is recognised for its expertise in litigation, real estate, corporate, banking and finance, tax and private wealth matters.

The firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and focus on responsible, sustainable growth. With innovation and ESG principles embedded within its strategy, it offers an environment where individuals are encouraged to contribute, develop and make a tangible impact.

Job Description

The OpportunityThe successful candidate will join the Construction Disputes team and play a central role in ensuring lawyers have access to market-leading know-how, precedents, legal updates and training materials.

Working closely with fee earners and wider business services teams, the Knowledge Lawyer will support legal research, information management, training delivery, business development and innovation initiatives. The role is well suited to an experienced contentious construction lawyer who enjoys sharing knowledge, developing best practice and supporting the wider success of the team.

Key ResponsibilitiesKnowledge Management & Legal Research

  • Maintain and develop the team's know-how resources and information banks.
  • Monitor legal developments, case law and legislative changes affecting construction disputes.
  • Produce technical legal updates and circulate key developments.
  • Support lawyers with research and provide guidance on complex legal issues.
  • Ensure knowledge resources remain current, accessible and commercially relevant.



Precedents & Drafting

  • Review, update and maintain the firm's precedent bank.
  • Draft new precedents, guidance notes, crib sheets and practical tools.
  • Develop additional knowledge resources including flowcharts, house views and client-facing materials.
  • Assist with drafting legal content for internal and external audiences.



Training & Development

  • Support the creation and delivery of internal and external training programmes.
  • Deliver training on legal developments, technical issues and knowledge resources where required.
  • Contribute to the ongoing professional development of lawyers across the team.
  • Participate in internal learning initiatives and development programmes.



Business Development & Client Engagement

  • Assist with client alerts, legal briefings and thought leadership content.
  • Support tender submissions and pitch materials.
  • Draft website content, articles and legal updates for publication.
  • Help prepare seminars, webinars, presentations and client events.
  • Contribute to consultation responses and industry commentary.



Innovation & Collaboration

  • Support the firm's wider knowledge management and innovation initiatives.
  • Encourage effective use of legal technology and AI tools.
  • Collaborate with lawyers across the firm to share expertise and best practice.
  • Assist with cross-office and multi-jurisdictional knowledge projects.

The Successful Applicant

Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will possess:

  • Qualified solicitor status with approximately 5+ years' PQE in contentious construction matters, or significant prior PSL/Knowledge Lawyer experience.
  • Strong technical expertise in construction disputes.
  • Excellent drafting and legal research skills.
  • Commercial awareness and understanding of client needs.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Experience delivering or supporting legal training programmes.
  • Interest in innovation, legal technology and AI.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • A collaborative, proactive and approachable working style.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to become a recognised subject matter expert within construction disputes.
  • Broad and varied role encompassing know-how, training, innovation and business development.
  • Exposure to complex and high-profile construction disputes work.
  • Significant involvement in thought leadership and client-facing initiatives.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Strong commitment to learning, development and career progression.
  • Opportunity to influence the adoption of legal technology and AI across the practice.
  • International platform with access to cross-border work and expertise.



Contact
Tom Mastin-Lee
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7070269
Phone number
+442072692143

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Litigation
Sector
Business Services
Where
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Mastin-Lee
Consultant phone
+442072692143
Job reference
JN-072026-7070269