Job Description

Shape best practice in a top‑tier private equity teamCombine technical depth with training, innovation and influenceAbout Our ClientThis is a reputable professional services organisation with a strong focus on delivering high-quality legal solutions. As a medium-sized firm, they specialise in providing expert legal services and fostering an environment where professionals can thrive.Job DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesLegal Updates and Market DevelopmentsMonitor legal, regulatory and market developments relevant to private equityProduce and share horizon‑scanning briefings, topical updates and analysis for internal and client audiencesContribute to and support thought leadership initiativesStrategic Precedents and Know‑HowMaintain and develop the private equity precedents and know‑how bankCoordinate precedent reviews and updates, ensuring materials reflect current law, regulation and market practiceLeverage legal tech and subject‑matter expertise across the team to ensure quality and consistencyTraining and Knowledge SharingDesign, coordinate and deliver training for lawyers across the corporate practiceContribute to induction programmes for new joiners, trainees and apprenticesWork with practice leaders to identify knowledge gaps and develop targeted resourcesAct as a mentor on legal analysis, research and process improvementCross‑Team and Firmwide CollaborationFacilitate knowledge sharing across Private Equity, Funds, Tax, Finance and Corporate M&AWork closely with the firmwide KM team to align and integrate knowledge initiativesLegal Tech, Innovation and Process ImprovementChampion the use of legal technology, including AI and document automation toolsLead and participate in innovation projects aimed at improving efficiency, knowledge delivery and client serviceSupport training and adoption of new tools across the teamProfile Building and BD SupportDevelop knowledge outputs aligned with business development objectives (briefings, client alerts, seminars)Support client knowledge‑sharing events and external profile‑raising activitiesEngage with relevant professional and industry groups where appropriateKnowledge Resource ManagementEnsure effective storage, accessibility and version control of knowledge and training materialsConduct audits of resources and implement best practice in knowledge management and complianceReporting and Stakeholder EngagementProvide regular updates to practice leadership on knowledge initiatives, training impact and innovation activityMaintain proactive communication with key stakeholders across the practiceThe role will report into senior Private Equity Knowledge Lawyers and designated Knowledge Partners, who lead the knowledge strategy for the private equity practice. For day‑to‑day integration and support, the Knowledge Lawyer will sit within the broader private equity team, working closely with partners and associates.