Knowledge Lawyer

About Withersworldwide

A law firm focused on people and collaboration. For the past 125 years, Withers has supported some of the world's most remarkable people and organisations at defining moments in their lives. We are the only international law firm focused on successful individuals and private capital, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. We also advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes. Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world's problems.  It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice. Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, looking after their family, involved in a complex dispute or protecting their finances for the future. To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. We are agile, focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy. It is a truly flexible working culture that puts people first. Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.

The Role

We are recruiting for a part-time Knowledge Lawyer to support our growing litigation practice.  This will be a new role in a well-established Knowledge Lawyer team within the Dispute Resolution division, working in conjunction with an experienced Senior Knowledge Lawyer.

Areas of Focus and Responsibilities

• Lead on the planning and organisation of the education and training programme, including identifying topics, preparing materials, sourcing external speakers, chairing training sessions and delivering training.
• Lead in assessing and implementing new technology solutions as may be relevant to dispute work, including active involvement in testing, implementation and promotion.
• Assist with keeping the team up to date with the key developments in the fields of commercial litigation by means of internal news alerts, bulletins and update sessions.
• Assist with the revising and updating of existing precedents and guidance notes and co-ordinating adding them into the firm’s knowledge management system.
• Sourcing and encouraging fee-earners to contribute know-how and precedent materials, reviewing contributions and co-ordinating adding them to the firm’s knowhow system; generating knowhow where none already exists.
• Providing advice and guidance on specific points of law and procedure and assisting fee-earners on research on more complex topics.
• Working with risk and compliance to maintain procedures and documentation relevant to the team.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job and, as such, the role may include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Key skills and experience

• A minimum of 5 years PQE in the fields of international commercial litigation with experience of specialist areas such as insolvency, fraud, data protection or white-collar crime.
• England & Wales qualified.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent organisation skills, high work standards and detail oriented.
• First class communication and project management skills.
• Research skills (using hard and soft source materials), including proficient use of journals, commercial alerting/reporting services.
• Keen interest in training and familiarity with digital media and online training.
• Proactive in seeking out thought-leadership ideas to improve ways of working. 
• Ability to develop strong working relationships: must demonstrate well developed interpersonal skills to build confidence, trust and respect amongst the team and the ability to work with people at all levels and in different jurisdictions.
• A team player, proactive and able to work on own initiative.

The Essentials

• Working hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm but can be flexible. 
• Six-month probation period
• 12 weeks' notice period
• This is a part-time role (3 days minimum, with potential to develop into full-time)
• Flexible benefit package

For further information, please contact Recruitment Team.

Information for Recruitment Agencies

Withersworldwide endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withersworldwide operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement 

It is the policy of Withersworldwide to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion.  Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.    

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