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Global Loans Senior Knowledge Lawyer

City of London Permanent View Job Description
An opportunity has arisen for an Expertise Lawyer to join a well-established finance knowledge team supporting a broad range of lending and finance practices. Working closely with senior lawyers and practice leadership, you will help drive knowledge strategy, legal innovation, training, know-how development and the adoption of new technologies, whilst acting as a trusted technical adviser to the wider finance group.
  • Shape legal innovation within a leading finance practice
  • Strategic, non-fee-earning role with genuine influence

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international law firm with a highly regarded finance practice advising lenders, borrowers, private equity sponsors, investment funds and corporate clients on complex domestic and cross-border financing transactions.The firm has made significant investment in knowledge management, legal technology and AI, with its expertise function playing a central role in supporting lawyers, driving innovation and delivering best practice across the business.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver legal training programmes for finance lawyers
  • Monitor legal and market developments and produce practical updates
  • Draft, maintain and enhance precedents, guidance notes and know-how resources
  • Provide technical support and advice across multiple finance workstreams
  • Drive knowledge management and legal technology initiatives
  • Support firm-wide innovation, risk management and best practice projects
  • Collaborate with colleagues to improve processes, efficiency and resource sharing
  • Gather user feedback and continuously improve knowledge resources



The Successful Applicant

  • England & Wales qualified solicitor or barrister
  • Strong technical finance background gained within a City, international or equivalent law firm
  • Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Interest in legal technology, AI and innovation
  • Previous PSL, Knowledge Lawyer or Expertise Lawyer experience welcomed but not essential
  • Fee-earners seeking a move into a strategic knowledge role are encouraged to apply

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to influence strategy within a leading global finance practice
  • Exposure to cutting-edge legal technology and AI initiatives
  • Collaborative and well-resourced knowledge function
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Strong focus on professional development and career progression
  • Part-time applicants (4 or 5 days per week) considered
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package



Contact
Tom Mastin-Lee
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7104565
Phone number
+442072692143

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Banking & Finance - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Where
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Mastin-Lee
Consultant phone
+442072692143
Job reference
JN-092026-7104565