Legal Competence Advisor

2 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Kennedys Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Competence Advisor to join our Knowledge Management Team at Kennedys. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting the Senior Legal Competence Manager in facilitating the creation and delivery of effective, innovative training solutions to meet the needs of our lawyers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Senior Legal Competence Manager in managing the creation and delivery of training programmes for lawyers at all levels within Kennedys UK offices.
  • Act as a project manager overseeing the creation and delivery of training programmes to firm deadlines, liaising closely with key stakeholders and those performing tasks within a project.
  • Coordinate stakeholders and chair meetings to ensure that projects are on course for delivery by the required deadline.
  • Report on development and progress of projects, identifying and mitigating risks of late delivery where delays occur.
  • Develop an awareness of and monitor significant legal, procedural, and industry/sector developments impacting Kennedys England & Wales qualified lawyers to facilitate the delivery of a continuous and consistent training programme.
  • Build lasting relationships and liaise with external training providers, such as barristers' chambers and commercial providers, to procure subscription services.
  • Oversee and take responsibility for hosting training sessions, both online and in person, with internal and/or external speakers/panellists.
  • Work collaboratively with Kennedys business services teams to understand and facilitate the development of appropriate training for lawyers with different levels of experience.
  • Contribute to the development of Kennedys UK Legal Competence service as a centre of best practice, providing models/guidance for how legal training can be best delivered in our international offices.
  • Contribute to wider Knowledge Management projects as required.
Requirements
  • Project management experience and the ability to demonstrate providing deliverables within strict timeframes.
  • Ability to ensure progress and development of projects in a reasonable and appropriate manner.
  • Experience of reporting on progress and developments to senior managers.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the legal services industry.
  • Demonstrable experience of being a strong team player.
  • Experience of working with external providers/suppliers and managing commercial relationships.
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with people at all levels throughout the firm, including across geographical boundaries.
  • Excellent and concise oral and written communication skills with the ability to build credibility and relationships quickly.
  • Excellent listening skills and a strong ability to show empathy, compassion, and patience.
  • Proven ability to work co-operatively, collaboratively, flexibly, and a willingness to prioritise and deliver to team as well as individual objectives.
  • Ability to influence senior and key stakeholders.
  • Good IT skills – strong command of the MS Office suite.
  • Experience of working within Learning & Development (or similar) at a law firm or other regulated professional services provider.

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