Knowledge Director – Head of Corporate Transactions & Advisory

Overview

Senior Knowledge Lawyer to lead the London CT&A K&T and TL team, delivering knowhow and insights on company law and corporate governance. You will analyse regulatory developments, maintain templates, run training, and drive AI-enabled knowledge sharing across the firm. This role sits at the intersection of legal research, knowledge management and client-focused advisory, partnering with partners, lawyers and committees. You will shape how the firm captures experience and uses technology to improve efficiency and service. A meaningful hook is leading a high-impact knowledge program within a top-tier Corporate Transactions & Advisory practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the London CT&A K&T and TL team, including performance management and strategic direction
• Oversee business planning and implementation of the CT&A K&T and TL strategy
• Collaborate with Corporate Governance Team on legal/regulatory developments
• Run and coordinate the London Corporate Knowhow Committee and prepare material
• Analyse forthcoming legal/regulatory changes in company law and corporate governance and produce updates for lawyers and clients
• Maintain and update knowledge databases and templates; develop new collections
• Deliver training and knowledge updates on company law and corporate governance
• Promote and support adoption of legal technology and AI tools across the firm
• Collaborate with global Knowledge Lawyers to coordinate activities and share knowledge
• Participate in external Knowledge Lawyer community discussions

Key requirements

• Senior Knowledge Lawyer (PSL) with significant experience in company law and corporate governance
• Experience in M&A (private M&A, joint ventures, reorganisations) would be beneficial
• Strong drafting, attention to detail, organisational skills
• Proactive, with a commitment to first-class service
• Strong leadership, communication and analytical skills
• High level of commercial awareness and ability to keep abreast of developments
• Interest and experience in legal technology, AI and innovation would be beneficial

• leadership
• communication
• analytical thinking
• legal AI/tools adoption
• templates and knowledge management
• tech-enabled training and client communications

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