Litigation & Regulatory Knowledge Lawyer

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Litigation Lawyer or Knowledge Development Lawyer to join a highly regarded UK Litigation & Regulatory Knowledge team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Working closely with senior knowledge leadership, you will play a key role in legal know-how, training, innovation, thought leadership, and the integration of AI across a busy disputes practice.

Client Details

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation across dispute resolution, regulatory matters, and complex commercial litigation. The firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, commitment to innovation, and investment in legal technology, providing an environment where knowledge, learning, and professional development are at the heart of its strategy.

Description

Reporting to the Head of Knowledge, you will help deliver the strategic knowledge agenda across the Litigation & Regulatory practice. The role combines technical legal expertise, knowledge management, training delivery, legal innovation, and AI-focused initiatives, supporting lawyers and clients across a broad range of contentious and regulatory matters.

You will act as a trusted source of legal knowledge and practical guidance, while helping the business remain at the forefront of developments in litigation, procedural law, and legal technology.

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• Monitor and communicate developments in English litigation, civil procedure, case law, and legal AI.
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• Prepare concise updates and analysis on significant court decisions and procedural changes.
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• Draft, develop, and maintain guidance, precedents, and knowledge resources for fee earners.
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• Support the adoption and responsible use of AI tools within legal practice.
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• Help develop AI use cases and integrate technology-driven workflows into disputes processes.
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• Ensure lawyers understand and comply with emerging court and regulatory expectations relating to AI.
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• Coordinate and deliver technical legal training and development programmes.
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• Support junior lawyer training initiatives and skills development.
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• Contribute to client-facing knowledge programmes, thought leadership, and business development activity.
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• Maintain and enhance standard litigation documents and knowledge materials.
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• Respond to technical legal and procedural queries from legal teams.
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• Support specialist practice areas including Corporate Crime & Investigations, Sanctions, and Financial Services Disputes & Regulation.
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• Collaborate with legal technology, AI, and data management teams to promote best practice and innovation.
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Profile

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• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years' post-qualification experience.
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• Strong background in English law litigation and civil procedure.
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• Previous experience in a Knowledge Development Lawyer, Professional Support Lawyer, or similar knowledge-focused role, or demonstrable experience creating legal know-how and delivering technical training.
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• Good understanding of legal innovation, AI, and emerging technologies.
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• Excellent technical legal skills supported by strong academic credentials.
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• Strong communicator with exceptional stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
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• Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills.
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• Organised and capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines.
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• Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative in approach.
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• Able to work closely with knowledge, legal, and business development teams to develop client-facing products, insights, and training initiatives.
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Job Offer

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• Opportunity to influence knowledge strategy within a leading disputes practice.
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• Significant exposure to AI, legal innovation, and technology-led transformation.
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• High-profile collaboration with partners and senior stakeholders.
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• Diverse work spanning litigation, regulatory, and specialist disputes areas.
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• Flexible UK office location with a collaborative national team.
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• Strong platform for professional development and knowledge leadership experience.
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• Competitive salary and benefits package.
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