Corporate Knowledge Lawyer

Top-tier corporate work with a genuine innovation and AI focus
Flexible, supportive culture with excellent progression opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded UK law firm with a market-leading corporate practice recognised by the leading legal directories. The team advises a broad range of clients, from multinational corporates and private equity-backed businesses to owner-managed companies, high-growth ventures and high-net-worth individuals.The corporate group is one of the largest and most respected teams outside London, handling high-quality domestic and cross-border matters across private M&A, private equity, venture capital, corporate reorganisations, joint ventures and general corporate advisory work. The firm is known for combining sophisticated transaction work with a collaborative and supportive culture, alongside a significant focus on legal technology and innovation.

Job Description

Role SummaryAn exciting opportunity for an experienced Corporate Knowledge Lawyer, or a senior corporate fee earner looking to move into knowledge management, to support a leading corporate practice. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will drive training, knowledge development and legal innovation initiatives while helping embed AI and legal technology into the team's day-to-day delivery.The RoleWorking alongside an established senior knowledge lawyer and the head of the corporate practice, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the team's know-how, training programmes and knowledge resources. You will act as a trusted adviser to lawyers across the team, providing technical support on complex corporate matters and helping ensure the practice remains at the forefront of legal and market developments.A key aspect of the position will involve supporting the firm's innovation agenda, including the adoption of legal technology, AI tools and modern knowledge management processes to enhance client service and lawyer productivity.Key responsibilities include:

Drafting, updating and maintaining precedents, templates and guidance materials
Monitoring legal and market developments and disseminating key updates
Delivering technical and skills training across all levels of the team
Supporting trainee development, onboarding and broader learning initiatives
Acting as a technical resource for lawyers on corporate law and market practice
Assisting with research, knowledge-sharing and business development initiatives
Managing and developing knowledge repositories and best-practice resources
Leading or supporting legal technology and AI implementation projects
Driving adoption of innovative tools and new ways of working
Supporting strategic initiatives within the corporate practice

The Successful Applicant

Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will be either:

An established Corporate Knowledge Lawyer; or
A qualified corporate solicitor with around 5+ years' PQE looking to transition into a knowledge-focused role.

You should possess:

Strong technical corporate law expertise, particularly in M&A and general corporate matters
Excellent legal research and drafting skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Experience delivering engaging training programmes
A collaborative and approachable style
A genuine interest in legal technology, AI and innovation
The ability to influence change and drive adoption of new processes and technologies