The Role
You will work as part of a collaborative Knowledge Management team, supporting the group’s lawyers across a full spectrum of KM activities. The role will be varied and high-impact, with responsibilities including:
- Updating and refining model precedents to reflect market-leading practice
- Developing and delivering internal training, including hands-on sessions on core transaction documents
- Managing and curating knowhow content across the group
- Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and disseminating key updates internally
- Responding to technical queries from fee-earners
- Collating and analysing market data and deal trends
- Preparing external client briefings and supporting client-facing presentation materials
- Contributing to the development of tech-enabled KM tools and resources
The Candidate
The firm is looking for a UK-qualified lawyer with a strong background in corporate M&A and/or private equity, ideally with:
- A minimum of 5 years’ PQE gained at a top-tier City, US, international, or respected regional firm
- Deep technical knowledge of private equity / private M&A transactions
- Strong drafting skills, attention to detail, and commercial awareness
- Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting to internal and external audiences
- A proactive, self-starting approach and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
This role would suit either an experienced Knowledge Lawyer or a current fee-earner looking to transition into a strategic, non-fee-earning position within a high-performing environment.
If this is of interest and you would like to discuss further, please email annac@ejgroup.co.uk.
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