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The Knowledge Lawyer, Employment- EMEA will support the Practice Group Leader (PGL) and the Practice Group Business Manager (BM) by providing Knowledge services aligned with the Group’s strategic direction, vision, and values within a highly matrixed organization. The role‑holder will manage and execute legal content projects, training, and knowledge initiatives for the Group in line with the Firm’s strategy. The individual will operate as a Knowledge Management business professional for the PGL and BM, understanding the strategic needs of the Group’s Associates and coordinating with the appropriate business professionals to deliver aligned solutions.
Job Responsibility:
Support the Practice Group Leader (PGL) and the Practice Group Business Manager (BM) by providing Knowledge services aligned with the Group’s strategic direction, vision, and values
Manage and execute legal content projects, training, and knowledge initiatives for the Group in line with the Firm’s strategy
Operate as a Knowledge Management business professional for the PGL and BM
Draft (or supervise Associates), develop, and where appropriate automate the Group's precedents and other legal content
Use primary subscriptions, their tools, and relevant technology, keep abreast of and provide regular updates on key developments impacting the Group
Apply an understanding of Key Clients’ industries and businesses to all activity
Work with other Practice Groups (PGs) and Industry Groups (IGs) to provide holistic legal, commercial, and industry know-how
Develop self‑help capability and, where appropriate, respond to ad-hoc enquiries from lawyers
Collect and input the Group's know-how into the Firm's global repository of knowledge and populate global, multi‑jurisdictional databases and resources
Identify the Group's training needs
meet these needs by driving or helping drive the planning, delivery, and promotion of training
Supervise Associates to provide legal input into client‑facing initiatives and client alerts
where relevant, assist or supervise Associates with client training and legal content for proposals and other BD resources
Identify Group hot topics and write, commission, and deliver content such as alerts, thought‑leadership reports, and talking points
Develop awareness of the Group’s Key Clients and collaborate with BD to recommend knowledge strategy for BD opportunities
Promote and identify ways to strengthen the Group’s knowledge culture
Build lasting relationships throughout the Firm through collaboration, mutual respect, and a reputation for competence
Advocate for and be a positive spokesperson for Knowledge
Nurture relationships with trainees and junior lawyers
Support Diversity & Inclusion, CSR, and pro bono activities
Share and leverage know-how and best practices in the office and region where located in addition to the Group
Proactively seek ways to improve your own and the team’s service and efficiency and contribute to best practices, including using where appropriate the latest legal technology and artificial intelligence
Support and drive adoption of Knowledge systems
Take ownership of the quality, accessibility, and usability of knowledge content and know-how contained in systems and platforms
Understand and promote the Group’s business and Knowledge plans
structure time and priorities accordingly, and provide input into these plans
Work with, for example, Technology, Practice Innovation Lawyers, and other Business Professionals to enable, for example, artificial intelligence and legal‑technology tools over knowledge content and know- how
Requirements:
A law degree
A current license to practice law or eligibility for one
Extensive experience as a practicing lawyer within England and Wales
Deep knowledge of employment law
Good knowledge of English contract law
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
Confident communicating in a multicultural, multi‑level environment
Experience working directly with senior counterparts on strategy and execution
Excellent time management and organizing skills
able to prioritize and manage time to meet deadlines
Strong word processing and spreadsheet skills
Experience in, or willingness to learn, document automation, artificial intelligence, and other legal technology