Disclosure Senior Knowledge Lawyer

• Chance to shape disclosure best practice in a market leading disputes team
• High impact role combining expertise, technology and complex client work

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong presence in major commercial and financial centres worldwide. Known for the quality of its disputes work and its collaborative culture, the firm advises on complex, high value matters and is committed to innovation, excellence and the development of its people.

Job Description

The role will involve a combination of:

Subject Matter Expertise

• Acting as a specialist in disclosure, maintaining up to date knowledge of disclosure law, procedure and best practice, and applying this expertise to complex matters.

Matter Support

• Supporting case and client teams by providing hands on assistance and project management throughout the disclosure process, including document preservation, collection, review and production.

Knowledge Management

• Ensuring that disclosure know how, experience and learning are captured, maintained and made easily accessible to the wider disputes practice.
• This role would particularly suit an experienced disputes lawyer seeking a knowledge focused position that still offers meaningful involvement in client work.

The Successful Applicant Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of eight years' post qualification experience in disputes at a leading law firm.
• Substantial experience of managing disclosure exercises in the Courts of England and Wales.
• Familiarity with common disclosure technologies and review platforms.

Technical and Personal Skills

• Strong technical legal skills, particularly in relation to disclosure rules and relevant case law.
• A genuine interest in, and enthusiasm for, all aspects of the disclosure process, with a willingness to continue developing specialist expertise.
• Strong affinity for disclosure technology, including database tools, technology assisted review, artificial intelligence and specialist platforms.
• Desire to build and maintain a deep understanding of emerging technologies used in disclosure.
• Proven project management capability, with the ability to keep teams on timetable and meet demanding deadlines.
• Self motivated and proactive, with a high level of energy and initiative.
• Delivers work to a consistently high standard, with sound judgement and strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
• Comfortable working under pressure and able to remain focused in fast paced environments.

What's on Offer

• A senior, specialist knowledge role within a top tier disputes practice
• Meaningful involvement in high value, complex and cross border matters
• Exposure to cutting edge disclosure technology, including AI and TAR tools
• A collaborative culture that values expertise, initiative and continuous learning
• Agile and hybrid working with flexibility built into the role
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package