Emloyment Knowledge Lawyer - 12 Month FTC

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Lawyer or Knowledge Lawyer to join a highly regarded specialist law firm on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. Working closely with the firm's Principal Knowledge Lawyer, you will play a key role in legal know-how, training, thought leadership, business development and the adoption of innovative legal technologies.

Client Details

Our client is a respected specialist law firm with an established reputation for advising employers on complex workplace and employment law matters. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, innovative approach to service delivery and commitment to providing practical, commercially focused advice to clients across a broad range of sectors.

Description

Reporting to the Principal Knowledge Lawyer, you will support the employment team across a broad range of knowledge management, training, research and business development activities.

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• Monitor and analyse legal and regulatory developments in employment law and communicate updates to the wider team.
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• Maintain, update and draft precedents, templates and guidance materials.
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• Manage and promote contributions to the firm's knowledge resources and intranet.
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• Provide technical and research support to lawyers on client matters.
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• Develop and deliver internal legal training programmes.
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• Coordinate training schedules and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
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• Support know-how meetings and ongoing professional development activities.
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• Help identify and implement process improvements, legal technology solutions and AI tools.
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• Assist with ensuring compliance with new employment law developments and regulatory changes.
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Profile

A successful Employment Knowledge Lawyer should have:

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• Strong expertise in employment law within the professional services industry.
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• Experience in drafting legal documents and templates.
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• Ability to analyse and interpret complex legal information.
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• Excellent communication and presentation skills for training delivery.
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• Proficiency in using knowledge management tools and systems.
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• A collaborative approach to working with legal teams.
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Job Offer

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• 12-month fixed-term contract commencing mid-August 2026
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• Part-time position (3 days per week) with flexibility around working pattern
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• Hybrid working arrangement with some London office attendance required
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• Opportunity to work closely with senior employment law specialists
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• Significant involvement in legal training, knowledge management and thought leadership
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• Exposure to legal technology and AI-driven innovation projects
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment
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