Corporate Knowledge Lawyer

Surrey Permanent View Job Description
A leading regional law firm is seeking a Corporate Knowledge Lawyer. The successful candidate will work closely with the existing Senior Knowledge Lawyer and Head of the Corporate Practice Group. The role focuses on supporting mid-market M&A, corporate restructurings, and corporate governance. This is a full-time position, though a four-day week will be considered. The firm offers flexible and hybrid working, at least two days per week in the office.
  • Lead legal knowledge in a top-tier corporate team with strategic impact.
  • Join a respected firm offering flexibility, growth, and high-value work.

About Our Client

Join a firm where collaboration, support, and professional growth are genuinely valued. You'll work with colleagues who listen, share knowledge, and actively contribute to a positive and inclusive culture. The firm is committed to maintaining a diverse and happy workforce, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and development.

Recognised in multiple national legal awards and rankings, the firm has earned accolades for its innovation, ESG initiatives, and excellence in legal service delivery. Its modern, thoughtfully designed office space reflects a commitment to sustainability and employee experience.

Excellence is the standard - whether in the clarity of advice, the strength of client relationships, or the responsiveness of service. The firm seeks individuals who share this commitment and offers long-term career development opportunities in return.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Drafting and maintaining precedents and guidance notes
  • Identifying and delivering training for lawyers at all levels
  • Supporting trainees and new joiners with onboarding and development
  • Monitoring legal developments and disseminating updates internally and externally
  • Advising lawyers on legal issues with practical, commercial insight
  • Acting as a sounding board for senior lawyers on legal and market practice
  • Supporting research and directing junior lawyers to appropriate resources
  • Contributing to business development initiatives and client campaigns
  • Engaging with legal tech and AI tools to improve knowledge delivery
  • Supporting practice group strategy and learning & development planning
  • Maintaining a know-how repository and encouraging contributions from fee earners

The Successful Applicant

Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be an experienced Corporate Knowledge Lawyer, though applications from corporate fee earners (5+ PQE) looking to transition into a knowledge role are welcome. Candidates must be qualified lawyers with substantial corporate law experience and demonstrate:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent legal research and drafting abilities
  • Attention to detail and clarity in written work
  • Interest in legal technology and AI-enabled service delivery
  • Experience in designing and delivering training
  • Familiarity with M&A market practice (desirable)
  • Strong presentation skills
  • A collaborative and supportive team mindset

What's on Offer

This firm is offering a competitive salary of £80,000 to £100,000 per annum.

Benefits & Perks

  • Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
  • Profit share and discretionary bonus
  • Private medical insurance
  • Permanent health insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Travel allowance or parking reimbursement
  • Interest-free loans for travel season tickets or parking permits
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Cashback scheme



Flexible Benefits Package Includes:

  • Critical illness cover
  • Buy/sell holiday scheme
  • Dental insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tastecard and Fun Pass
  • Charitable giving scheme
  • Discounted gym memberships and shopping



Contact
Tom Mastin-Lee
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6848938
Phone number
+442072692143

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Corporate
Sector
Business Services
Location
Surrey
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Mastin-Lee
Consultant phone
+442072692143
Job reference
JN-102025-6848938