We are seeking a Director of Knowledge / Lawyer to lead the firm’s knowledge strategy and development. This senior position combines deep technical expertise with strategic and commercial leadership to ensure the effective management, sharing, and application of knowledge across the firm for the benefit of their clients.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and delivering the firm’s knowledge strategy, embedding a culture of knowledge sharing, and driving innovation through the use of GenAI and other emerging technologies. The role requires a forward-thinking leader with excellent communication skills, strong business acumen, and a client-focused mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and delivery of the firm’s knowledge strategy to support client service, efficiency, and innovation.
Provide expert legal and strategic advice to ensure the firm’s knowledge resources are accurate, accessible, and commercially relevant.
Champion the use of technology, including GenAI and other advanced tools, to enhance knowledge management and operational effectiveness.
Collaborate with partners, lawyers, and business teams to promote a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Identify and implement best practices in knowledge management and legal operations.
Ensure knowledge initiatives align with the firm’s broader strategic objectives.
Qualifications
Qualified to practise in England & Wales.
Experience
Extensive post-qualification experience as a senior commercial lawyer, ideally with exposure to both private practice and in-house roles.
Proven track record of leading or contributing to firmwide or departmental knowledge initiatives.
Strong technical expertise with the ability to provide strategic and commercially focused guidance.
Experience advising senior business and corporate stakeholders.
Demonstrated success in delivering regulatory, risk management, or large-scale change projects.
Training and early experience gained at a leading law firm.
Skills
Strategic and innovative thinker with a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent project and change management abilities.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Client-focused and commercially aware mindset.
Application Process
For further information or to discuss the role, please get in touch with Karen at TSR Legal in complete confidence on 02920 388100 / karen@tsrlegal.co.uk. We appreciate your interest and look forward to receiving your application.