Private Equity Finance - Knowledge Lawyer

This role focuses on developing and managing market-leading knowledge resources for a premier Private Equity Finance practice. It combines high-level legal expertise with collaboration, innovation, and the opportunity to influence best practice across the firm.

Client Details

A leading global law firm is seeking to expand its Knowledge Management function within its market-leading Private Equity Finance practice. The firm is recognised for excellence worldwide and is committed to recruiting and developing exceptional talent. Its culture is defined by respect, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring clients receive work of the highest quality.

Description

• Monitor legal, regulatory, and market developments and keep internal teams and clients informed through alerts, bulletins, training sessions, or other formats.
• Develop and maintain a database of key terms from previous private equity finance transactions, identifying trends and shifts in market practice.
• Draft and update standard forms, templates, guidance notes, and other resources to support high-quality legal work.
• Contribute to internal training programmes for associates and trainees.
• Act as a point of contact for ad hoc legal and technical queries from lawyers within the practice.
• Collaborate with other Knowledge Management professionals and teams such as Innovation, Business Development, Communications, and Research & Library.
• Participate in external forums to stay informed about broader industry and regulatory developments.

Profile

• A solicitor qualified in England & Wales.
• Highly organised, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working with minimal supervision.

• A Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent).
• At least five years' post-qualification experience in a finance practice at a leading international law firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• The ability to independently manage and deliver complex projects within deadlines.
• The Knowledge Management function offers a clear career development framework, and candidates with a range of PQE levels - including those with extensive experience - are welcome to apply.

Job Offer

Successful candidates will receive a competitive compensation package, including performance-linked bonuses, along with access to a comprehensive benefits programme, which may include:

• Health insurance, income protection, and life assurance
• Pension plan
• Wellness initiatives
• Employee discounts
• Additional firmwide programmes and affinity groups offering networking and community-building opportunities

The organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.