Real Estate Knowledge Lawyer - Sheffield
About the Firm
A leading international law firm with a strong presence across multiple jurisdictions. The firm combines deep local market understanding with a global perspective, maintaining offices across the world.
The firm takes an innovative approach to legal services, embracing emerging technologies including generative AI to develop new and improved ways of working for clients.
The Role
Based in Sheffield, you will join the Real Estate Knowledge Counsel team, working closely with Real Estate Transactions, Legal Project Management and Legal Tech/Automation teams.
This role combines traditional knowledge counsel responsibilities with a significant focus on leveraging innovation tools and legal technology to enhance transactional efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing legal support and guidance to the Real Estate Transactions team
* Maintaining and developing standard documentation
* Delivering legal updates on sector developments
* Designing and delivering training programs
* Innovation Focus: Working with Legal Project Management and Legal Tech teams to implement AI and other legal technologies to streamline real estate transaction processes
Requirements:
* Essential: Qualified Real Estate Lawyer/Solicitor
* Comprehensive knowledge of real estate legal practice and market sectors
* Demonstrated experience with legal technology and AI tools (such as Harvey, Orbital Copilot, knowledge management systems)
* Strong interest in legal innovation with understanding of basic coding/programming principles
* Excellent organizational skills with ability to provide clear, concise legal guidance
* Strong market awareness and understanding of client commercial drivers
* Outstanding communication, presentation and training capabilities
Package & Benefits:
* Competitive salary (annual review) around the £90,000 mark
* Flexible hybrid working arrangements
* Performance-based bonus scheme
* Holiday entitlement: 25-28 days (increasing with service)
* Holiday exchange options
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced parental leave provisions
* Comprehensive professional development opportunities
Please contact Kim Wilkes @ Think Legal Recruitment for more information - kim@thinklegalrecruitment.com