Senior Knowledge Lawyer

Kennedys is looking for a Senior Knowledge Lawyer to join our Knowledge Management team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to work at a growing, global law firm.

Team

Kennedys Knowledge Team is comprised of Knowledge Lawyers (“KLs”), Knowledge Managers (“KMs”), Knowledge Advisors (“KAs”), Information Services professionals, and Knowledge Assistants.

Key responsibilities

Acts as a senior member of the team driving the development of the Knowledge Management strategy in the context of firmwide objectives

Supports the Chief Knowledge Officer and Director of Practice Innovation & Knowledge Solutions in the delivery of a global Knowledge Management offering

Drafting, reviewing and maintaining precedents, models documents, templates, forms, checklists, and other know-how and knowledge assets

Delivery of legal training, webinars and podcasts for our lawyers and our clients

Direct liaison with clients on key legal/regulatory developments and/or content solutions

Coordinating practice group specific Knowledge team projects to meet identified needs

Content creation for thought leadership initiatives such as articles, internal and client facing updates/alerts, reports and publications, pitches, presentations and social media, collaborating closely with BD

Monitoring legal, regulatory, market and industry global developments

Leading practice technology projects, driving adoption and change, and demonstrating a deep understanding of key practise technologies

Required experience

An evident passion for knowledge management and technology

An experienced (around 5 years PQE) lawyer (either a Knowledge Lawyer or PSL, or someone who is currently fee-earning and looking to step into a knowledge and innovation role)

Expertise in insurance law and litigation is preferred, but not required

Excellent communication, written and presentation skills, with strong analytical, research, and drafting skills, and attention to detail

Ability to articulate complex legal issues clearly and concisely

Ability to build and develop relationships at all levels of the organization, including at a partnership level

Ability to operate with credibility at a partnership level with a high level of professionalism and integrity

Ability to instil confidence in the team and business community in capabilities and work product

Motivated self-starter, with a proven ability to demonstrate proactivity and use of initiative

Ability to manage multiple deliverables within a tight timeframe

Understanding and experience of working within legal teams to best support them to deliver and meet client needs

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.

where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.