Corporate Knowledge & Innovation Lawyer

About the role

The Corporate Knowledge & Innovation Lawyer will provide high‑level legal expertise and drive the knowledge and innovation strategy for a leading international law firm in London. You will work closely with the corporate legal team, innovation specialists and senior stakeholders to enhance legal resources, adopt AI tools, and improve service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the corporate team’s knowledge and innovation strategy.
• Maintain and enhance market‑leading precedents, templates and know‑how resources.
• Monitor legal, regulatory, market and technology developments.
• Collaborate with innovation specialists to create automated solutions and scalable legal resources.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, efficiency and knowledge sharing.
• Support responsible adoption of AI and legal‑technology tools within the team.
• Design and deliver legal training programmes and support associates with technical know‑how.
• Draft legal updates, client briefings and articles; contribute to seminars and client‑facing initiatives.
• Assist business development and pitching activities through knowledge‑driven content.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with strong corporate transactional experience from a leading law firm.
• Experience advising on M&A, private‑equity transactions and/or joint ventures.
• Excellent drafting, research and communication skills.
• Demonstrable interest in legal technology, AI, knowledge management or innovation.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and translate legal needs into practical solutions.
• Enthusiastic about improving legal service delivery through technology and process improvement.
• Previous PSL/knowledge‑lawyer experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Highly organised, proactive and capable of working independently.

Required skills

What we offer

• Senior, visible position within a leading international firm.
• Opportunity to influence the firm’s knowledge strategy and innovation agenda.
• Collaborative culture with strong client relationships.