Knowledge Lawyer (Corporate/M&A)

Overview

In this role you enable a top-tier corporate team to work smarter and faster, shaping precedents, training, and knowledge systems while driving legal technology and AI adoption. You will lead how the practice operates at the intersection of law and technology, delivering impact across M&A, governance, and restructurings. This is a hands-on, influential position dedicated to continuous improvement and strategic change. You’ll collaborate with senior lawyers to scale knowledge-led processes and client delivery, making a measurable difference in how the team functions.

Pay / Benefits

• benefits package
• profit share
• discretionary bonus
• hybrid/flexible working
• career and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Draft and update precedents for corporate work (M&A, governance, restructurings)
• Design and deliver training across all levels
• Advise fee earners on legal issues and market practice
• Keep the team ahead of corporate law developments and disseminate knowledge promptly
• Lead legal technology adoption: identify, evaluate, and implement AI solutions (CoCounsel, Harvey, Lexis+ AI)
• Ensure data hygiene, metadata tagging, and data governance
• Embed technology into workflows and drive continuous improvement
• Support trainees and new joiners with structured development
• Contribute to business development through knowledge-led client campaigns and training

Key requirements

• 5+ PQE in Corporate Law in a recognised corporate department (or transition from corporate fee-earning to knowledge lawyer)
• Experience designing and delivering training programmes for all experience levels
• Demonstrable interest in the relationship between legal knowledge and legal technology
• Willingness to lead change around tech-enabled service delivery and AI use
• Recent M&A transaction experience desirable but not essential
• A collaborative, cohesive, and supportive team fit

• collaborative
• proactive
• clear communicator
• legal knowledge management
• AI-enabled legal service delivery
• data hygiene and governance

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