Knowledge Lawyer (part‑time) – Litigation

About the role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Knowledge Lawyer to join a successful and growing Commercial Litigation team on a part‑time basis. Working closely with senior knowledge‑management professionals and fee‑earners across multiple jurisdictions, you will play a key role in driving legal know‑how, training, innovation, and best practice within the disputes practice.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development, planning and delivery of the team’s training and education programme.
• Prepare training materials, source external speakers, chair sessions and deliver training.
• Monitor legal developments in commercial litigation and communicate updates through alerts, bulletins and presentations.
• Review, update and maintain precedents, templates and guidance materials.
• Encourage and coordinate contributions to the firm’s knowledge‑management systems.
• Create new know‑how resources where gaps are identified.
• Provide guidance on legal and procedural issues and assist with complex legal research.
• Support the assessment, testing, implementation and adoption of legal technology and AI solutions.
• Work with risk and compliance teams to maintain relevant procedures and documentation.
• Act as a liaison between the litigation practice and wider business‑services functions.

Required profile

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Minimum 5 years’ post‑qualification experience in international commercial litigation.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Experience in insolvency, fraud, white‑collar crime, data protection or related specialist areas is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication, stakeholder management and project‑management abilities.
• Strong legal research skills and familiarity with key legal resources and reporting tools.
• A genuine interest in legal knowledge management, training and professional development.
• Interest in legal technology, AI developments and innovation within legal services.
• Proactive, collaborative and self‑motivated approach.

What we offer

• Part‑time role, ideally four days per week with flexible working arrangements.
• Hybrid working model (2‑3 days in the office).
• Exposure to complex, cross‑border commercial disputes.
• Opportunity to shape legal knowledge, training and innovation strategy.
• Collaborative and supportive international environment.
• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive flexible benefits package.
• Long‑term career development within a respected global organisation.