THE FIRM

One of world's most prestigious law firms.

THE ROLE

An opportunity for an experienced solicitor to join the firm's Corporate Knowledge team which is at the heart of the firm.

The Corporate practice advises on a broad spectrum of matters, leading on some of the most significant public and private transactions in the market.

ABOUT YOU

An experienced Corporate and M&A lawyer, ideally with prior expertise of working in a PSL/Knowledge Lawyer role

Strong experience, or a keen interest, in listed company advisory work, regulatory compliance, market disclosure and corporate governance matters would be a significant advantage.

Key responsibilities are likely to include:

External knowledge, client publications, client training, consultations, pitches and committees
* Identify issues which may affect clients, producing market leading thought leadership content, including client briefings, training or blogs, on topical issues of relevance.
* Designing and delivering, and supporting fee earners in the preparation and delivery of, impactful client training.
* Working closely with partners and fee earners to support the firm's corporate governance work, particularly around the management of AGMs and annual reporting.
* Participating in and building relationships with key industry and trade association working groups

Internal knowledge, know-how and training
* Keeping up to date with legal and commercial developments that affect the practice, producing insightful articles, analysis and updates.
* Supporting the firm's expertise in corporate governance matters, including UK Corporate Governance Code and governance best practice for listed and large private companies.
* Responding to queries from fee earners, offering guidance, support and counsel as required.
* Working with internal knowledge systems and central Knowledge function, engaging in knowledge projects, supporting the organisation, capture, review and creation of know-how, including precedents.
* Creating, maintaining, and commenting on standard documents and practice notes, tracking transaction activity and reviewing documentation to identify market trends and practice.
* Working with the Learning and Development team to design and deliver an engaging, technical legal training programme.
* Working with the firm's central Knowledge, Innovation and Technology teams to embed legal technology (including AI-enabled tools) and workflows within the Corporate practice and to identify opportunities to leverage such legal tech to enhance the efficiency of knowledge delivery.

You will have a familiarity with, and enthusiasm for, the use of AI, automation and legal technology in a legal and knowledge-management context.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.