Knowledge Lawyer

Ashfords' Construction team is seeking to recruit a Knowledge Lawyer, based in either our Exeter or Bristol office, on either a part-time or full time basis.

Our Construction team is highly regarded for delivering clear, practical and commercially focused advice on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters. The team acts for a diverse client base across the public and private sectors, including developers, contractors, consultants, funders and public bodies, on projects regionally, nationally and internationally.

As a motivated and proactive Knowledge Lawyer, you will play a central role in supporting the delivery of technically excellent and consistent advice across the team. You will keep fee earners up to date with legal developments, market practice and sector trends affecting construction law, ensuring they have access to high quality, current and relevant knowledge resources. This will involve monitoring and analysing developments in construction law, including case law, legislation and market practice, and translating these into practical guidance for the team.

You will be responsible for producing, maintaining and developing the team's internal knowledge assets, including precedents, templates, guidance notes and protocols, as well as delivering regular legal updates, training sessions and briefings. Working closely with partners and fee earners, you will identify knowledge needs, promote best practice and support effective knowledge sharing across the department.

This is a non fee earning role, and you will be part of the firm's established Knowledge Management team, providing dedicated knowledge and training support to the Construction department.

You will be a qualified and experienced construction lawyer, ideally with 8+ years' PQE, with a strong technical understanding of construction law and the ability to apply that knowledge in a practical, commercially focused way. You will be comfortable understanding and responding to the needs of internal and external clients and committed to delivering a high standard of client care.

Highly organised and detail oriented, you will bring strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines effectively. You will be capable of developing and implementing structured systems to support knowledge delivery, while maintaining a flexible and adaptable approach in a fast paced environment.

You will enjoy working collaboratively as part of the Knowledge Management team and alongside colleagues across the Construction team. Positive, proactive and a strong team player, you will contribute at all levels of the firm and be confident in building effective working relationships with partners and colleagues. With excellent written and verbal communication skills, you will be able to influence, engage and quickly gain an understanding of different perspectives and priorities.

As a Knowledge Lawyer, you will be a valued and trusted resource for the Construction team, enjoying a varied and interesting workload and playing a key role in supporting the continued success and technical excellence of the practice.

At Ashfords, we believe in more than just doing great work - we believe in building a great place to work.

When you join us, you become part of a team where everything we do is underpinned by our four core values: Be Open, Think Team, Make a Difference and Always Grow. These values shape who we are and how we work - they guide our decisions, influence our culture, and drive the way we support our people, clients and communities.

With a clear focus on innovation, community involvement, and supporting a healthy work life balance, we are committed to building an environment where our people can have a rewarding and meaningful career.

Whilst we recognise that every career journey is unique, we will be ambitious for you, giving you the tools, trust, and opportunities to develop your career, your way.

Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward thinking team.

We know that our people are at the heart of everything we do - and that's why we're committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and work life balance.

Beyond our benefits package, you'll be encouraged, no matter what your role or career level, to get involved in our Responsible Business programme, where you'll support initiatives such as charity fundraising, environmental causes and our employee led diversity and inclusion groups.

You can find out more about our benefits by visiting the Reward & Wellbeing page on our website.

Our recruitment process typically involves two stages, which are designed not only to explore your skills and experience but also to give you a real insight into what it's like to work at Ashfords. Throughout the process, our dedicated Talent Attraction team will be here to support you every step of the way.

We believe that building a firm with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences drives innovation and strengthens our teams, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

To support your growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential - so even if you don't feel you match all the requirements of the job role, we'd still love to hear from you.

At Ashfords, we're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss anything regarding your application, please contact us at .

For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Toby Tompkins, Talent Attraction Manager - .

Or apply now, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.