Knowledge Development Lawyer
We have an opportunity to appoint an experienced Finance lawyer / Knowledge lawyer to join our UK Finance Practice Group Knowledge team as a Knowledge Development Lawyer in any of our UK offices.
This role will primarily support the Finance & Markets practice including Real Estate Finance and Debt Finance, supporting around 100 lawyers in the UK Group and regularly supporting other jurisdictions, when required. Working with the Group Head of Knowledge, the successful candidate will help deliver the Knowledge objectives, to ensure that the fee earners have the legal training, templates, tools and other resources that they require in order to deliver the highest quality service to our clients.
Tomorrow's legal solutions demand new skills. We embrace fresh perspectives and can offer you the opportunity to build a new kind of legal career in a different kind of law firm.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Keeping the Finance Excellence and other key reference material up to date
- Acting as Co-Secretary and guiding the Legal Opinion Committee
- Be a sounding board/provide guidance to partners and fee earners on points of law for live matters
- Leading on trainee seat inductions and fee earner training
- Maintenance of the key Finance client internal resource sites, to ensure compliance with client terms
- Representing the firm at the City Finance PSL Network Group
- Ensuring updates from the Loan Market Association are incorporated into our work
- Working closely with the Corporate, Real Estate and Litigation Groups, as well as the other Finance practice group Knowledge lawyers to ensure the sharing of vital cross-group information and a consistent approach
- Working closely with the Data & AI innovation team to adopt and help design new more efficient ways of drafting, reviewing and overall efficiencies
About you
- Qualified lawyer with experience of working at a senior level - Legal Director or equivalent
- Must have subject matter expertise and ability to engage with partners and fee-earners at all levels
- Excellent technical academic credentials and broad practical experience
- Good understanding of how Knowledge works with the business and the value-add that it brings
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to connect, influence and collaborate
- Highly organised and able to co-ordinate and deliver projects in a timely manner
- Good understanding of AI and legal innovation
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- A pro-active self-starter
- Ability to work with the Head of Knowledge, other Knowledge Development Lawyers, the Partners and MBD teams to identify and develop new products, insights and training
We would be pleased to consider applications from qualified lawyers from a private practice or in-house background as well as established Professional Support/Knowledge professionals. The role can be based in any of our UK offices but with some travel to our other offices from time to time.
About us
We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.
At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.
We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.
Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.