Knowledge Director – Head of Corporate Transactions & Advisory

Overview

In this senior role, you will lead the London CT&A Knowledge & Training and Thought Leadership team, ensuring up-to-date legal knowhow on company law and governance. You’ll shape knowledge management, training, and client communications while advancing AI-enabled legal services. You’ll work with cross-functional groups across the firm to share insights, drive innovation, and support partners on regulatory developments. This is a chance to influence how a premier corporate practice stays ahead in a complex, global market.

Pay / Benefits

• financial benefits
• wellbeing benefits
• lifestyle benefits
• family-friendly benefits
• broad range of UK-specific offerings

Responsibilities

• Lead the London CT&A K&T and TL team, including performance management and strategic prioritization
• Oversee CT&A K&T and TL business planning and implementation of the plan
• Collaborate with Corporate Governance Team on relevant legal/regulatory developments
• Run the London Corporate Knowhow Committee, manage meetings and follow-up
• Analyse forthcoming legal/regulatory developments in company law and corporate governance and update lawyers and clients
• Produce updates and materials for client communications and internal resources
• Maintain and update company law and corporate governance templates; develop new templates
• Prepare and deliver training on company law and corporate governance
• Drive adoption of legal technology and AI tools across the firm
• Collaborate with knowledge lawyers across Product Groups to coordinate activities and share knowledge
• Engage with external committees (CLLS, Law Society) and regulatory bodies as needed
• Contribute to AI/innovation initiatives and best practices in knowledge management
• Promote responsible use of legal technology and ensure alignment with policies and confidentiality requirements

Key requirements

• Existing Knowledge Lawyer (PSL) with senior experience in company law and corporate governance
• Experience in M&A (private M&A, joint ventures, restructurings) would be beneficial
• Strong drafting, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Proactive with a commitment to excellent service to lawyers and clients
• Strong leadership, communication and analytical abilities
• High commercial awareness and ability to stay current with developments in law and regulation
• Interest or experience in legal technology, AI, and innovation would be beneficial

• leadership
• communication
• analytical thinking
• knowledge management
• template creation and automation
• legal research and regulatory analysis

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