Knowledge Development Specialist

6 days ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Walker Morris LLP Full time

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Corporate Lawyer Advocate to drive and support knowledge, training, and skills development for our Corporate Team. This newly created part-time role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact, seeing the value you add and bringing your own ideas to shape this offering. You'll help guide and develop our Corporate Lawyers by offering career support, tailored development plans, and regular feedback.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in delivering the firm's knowledge strategy and driving business development initiatives. They will capture technical legal knowledge and disseminate it to fee earners and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement the knowledge strategy to efficiently capture and retrieve know-how, embracing new technologies and cultural change within the Firm.
  • Maintain expertise in relevant legal and regulatory developments, ensuring updates are reflected within the Team's precedent bank.
  • Collaborate with Partners and L&D to deliver effective training on black-letter law and market practice.
  • Design and implement training plans for fee earners at all levels, enhancing individual and Team performance.

Requirements:

  • A fully qualified solicitor registered with the SRA of England and Wales.
  • 4+ years PQE as a Corporate lawyer with recent M&A experience.
  • Proven track record of providing high-quality client service, including good file and financial management.
  • Strong attention to detail, sound commercial awareness, and ability to present engaging training sessions.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate professionally and effectively at all times.

Benefits:

  • Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
  • Part-time hours available.
  • Earn up to 10% of salary with our annual bonus scheme.
  • Minimum 25 days (FTE) annual leave plus Bank Holidays per year, increasing to 31 days with length of service.
  • Auto-enrolled into the workplace pension scheme, with a minimum contribution of 5% of salary.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with 40-60% of time spent in the office.

Walker Morris is committed to being an inclusive employer, aiming to ensure our workforce represents our diverse society. We welcome applications regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodiversity, or disability status.



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