Knowledge Lawyer | Commercial Real Estate | 5+ PQE | Part-time (4 days) or Full-time | Chambers, Spears & L500 Ranked
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Knowledge Lawyer to join a leading Top 100 law firm in their Real Estate Department. Within such a well-reputed practice you will benefit from exposure to industry-leading Partners and the highest quality of work.
This position offers an Associate/Senior Associate who is looking to take their career in another direction, with growth opportunities alongside exposure to quality work normally reserved for the largest City firms.
The Firm
In recent years, this Top 60 firm has substantially grown, with a team of over 70 partners and 400+ staff members, the firm is a key player in the London legal landscape, consistently delivering excellent results.
They are top tier across several practice areas, which increases yearly. They are based in the heart of the West End of London and deal with the same quality of work as much larger City firms without all the disadvantages associated with being a small cog in a big machine.
It is common for lawyers from City-based and Top 50 firms to leave in favour of this very practice. This is due to the quality of working being the same but with the added benefits of greater flexibility and a more friendly environment.
You will find a creative, supportive, dynamic, forward-thinking and progressive culture. They invest heavily in their staff, with industry-leading training and a real platform for progression. You will find there is a good work-life balance with flexibility – such as hybrid working arrangements. There is an excellent social scene firm-wide, with social clubs, sports clubs and regular social events paid for by the firm.
The Role
This Top 60 UK law firm is seeking a Knowledge Lawyer or Associate/Senior Associate with 5 + years PQE to join its award-winning Real Estate team based in the City of London.
You will be involved in producing quality knowledge content for both internal and external use in order to support over 120 lawyers within one of London’s largest Real Estate teams in London.
This new role sits at the heart of both the Commercial Real Estate and Partnership teams, helping drive excellence in client service and legal insight. You’ll be part of a dynamic, collaborative environment where knowledge is valued as a strategic asset to help our people deliver exceptional outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Knowledge Management: Maintain and enhance central precedent documents, track legal developments and manage the Knowledge Hub (SharePoint) to ensure resources are accurate, accessible and well-organised. Support fee earners with queries and promote knowledge sharing and consistency across the team.
* Training & Development: Lead and coordinate monthly know-how meetings, design and deliver engaging training sessions and collaborate with internal and external speakers to drive professional learning.
* Legal Technology: Monitor and assess legal tech tools to improve efficiency, liaising with providers such as Avail, Orbital CoPilot, DocuSign, and Clarilis. Manage usage reports and support implementation of new solutions where beneficial.
* Clients & Business Development: Contribute to thought leadership through articles, newsletters and seminars; collaborate with the BD & Marketing team to create client-facing content and support sustainability initiatives.
* Firmwide Knowledge & Risk: Work closely with the Head of Knowledge, Risk & Compliance and other teams to ensure consistency, innovation and regulatory alignment. Support firmwide projects, onboarding, and the group’s wider business plan.
You will act as a key liaison between the Commercial Real Estate department, other departments and the Knowledge team, to ensure maximum transfer of skills and minimal duplication of resources.
With a well-established Knowledge team, this role can offer impressive prospects for future progression – a unique benefit for such a role.
Requirements
* Experienced Commercial Property Knowledge Lawyer or 5+ PQE Solicitor (England & Wales qualified)
* Experience in residential and rural property matters would be a bonus, but not a necessity!
* Clear understanding of how a law firm operates as a business.
* Focused on delivering high-quality service to colleagues and clients.
* Confident presenter with creative thinking to maximise audience engagement.
* Strong problem-solving, project management, risk management and mitigation skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
* Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
* Calm and efficient under pressure.
* Flexible regarding time and duties.
Exciting opportunity to join a Top 60 firm as a Knowledge Lawyer in a leading Commercial real Estate Team. Use your expertise to shape the firm’s future, bring fresh ideas and make your mark. Enjoy a supportive, growth-focused environment that values innovation, collaboration and professional development.
Apply now for immediate consideration of contact Sophie Avery/Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.