A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced legal professional to take on a strategic, client-facing role supporting one of its key practice groups. This is a unique opportunity for a qualified lawyer (or knowledge lawyer) to step into a hybrid position spanning client development, strategic projects, technical content creation and internal leadership support.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders to enhance client relationships, drive growth initiatives and position the team as a market leader within its sector.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop an in-depth understanding of core and target clients to support tailored business development initiatives
* Attend internal and client strategy meetings to maintain and strengthen key relationships
* Identify opportunities arising from legal, regulatory and market developments to promote the firm’s services
* Draft and distribute high-quality technical legal content relevant to the team’s client base
* Collaborate with marketing and BD teams to deliver non-technical content such as thought leadership reports
* Lead the planning and delivery of client-facing events in collaboration with internal stakeholders
* Provide strategic input into pitch documents, RFPs and client tenders
* Contribute to legal directory submissions to enhance the team’s external profile
* Support alignment of business development and knowledge initiatives across local, regional and global teams
* Promote best practice in the use of knowledge systems and BD tools across the group
* Manage and coordinate leadership-led projects requiring sector and legal insight
* Contribute to process improvement initiatives and internal strategic projects
About You
* 5+ years’ PQE as a practicing lawyer or knowledge lawyer with experience in insurance and/or professional negligence
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly
* Highly organised with excellent time management and multitasking capability
* Skilled in legal research, drafting and content production
* Commercially astute, innovative and client-focused in approach
* Confident working autonomously within a dispersed or matrix team structure
* Detail-driven with a proactive and positive mindset
What’s on Offer
* Salary up to £90,000 DOE
* Hybrid working with a modern central Leeds office
* 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (with the ability to buy more)
* Private medical & dental insurance
* Enhanced pension scheme and life assurance
* Cycle to Work scheme and employee discounts
* Ongoing learning and career development via a dedicated training platform
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.
Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant
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