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.

Client Details

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.

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

Profile

• 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

Job 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