Corporate Knowledge Lawyer

3 weeks ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Walker Morris LLP Full time

Are you an experienced Corporate Lawyer looking for a new challenge? We are recruiting for a Corporate Knowledge Lawyer to drive and support knowledge, training, and skills development for our Corporate Team. This newly created role is offered on a part-time basis with flexible and hybrid working.


It's an opportunity for you to make a real difference. You'll see the impact of your work and the value you're adding. You'll bring your own ideas and shape this offering to make it your own.

Our people are at the heart of our 3-year strategy. You'll help guide and develop our Corporate Lawyers by offering career support, tailored development plans, and regular feedback.


It's a varied role where you'll be instrumental in delivering the firm's knowledge strategy and driving business development initiatives. You'll capture technical legal knowledge and disseminate it to fee earners and clients.


What you'll be doing as a Corporate Knowledge Lawyer:

Knowledge and information

  • Drive and implement the knowledge strategy to efficiently capture and retrieve know-how. This will involve embracing new technologies and helping to drive cultural change within the Firm to capture and harness knowledge for future work.
  • Embrace new technology and adopt efficiencies across the practice to "work smarter". To cut down the time to retrieve information and make it more readily available.
  • Monitor and keep abreast of relevant legal and regulatory developments, ensuring updates are reflected within the Team's precedent bank (whether through amendment or drafting new documents).


Training

  • Collaborate with Partners and L&D to identify and deliver effective training on black-letter law and market practice.
  • Identify, develop and deliver legal training programmes within the Team, including training programmes for specific populations such as trainees (and other new starters) and junior lawyers.
  • Prepare and support delivery of client training and seminars.
  • Provide individual support for fee earners advising clients, eg giving second opinions, identifying case law.
  • Support the trialling of new products which will help with training and learning, such as Lexis+ AI, Practical Law's AI offering etc.


Fee earner development

  • Design and implement training plans for fee earners at all levels (new starters, trainees, NQ's, Senior Associates, Directors) to enhance individual and Team performance.
  • Engage with fee earners to understand their career goals, interests and development needs, and create tailored development plans. Collaborate with Partners to align work allocations with these plans whenever possible. Improve the feedback loop by working closely with junior team members to review documents and mark-ups, embedding a culture of continuous development.
  • Work with the Partners to develop and embed regular feedback to fee earners at all levels to develop skills and experience.


Business development

  • Work with Marketing & Business Development (M&BD) and Corporate Partners to produce publications to aid client/practice development.
  • Understand the M&BD strategy and support M&BD with content-based marketing plans, including for key accounts, growth targets, and acquiring targets. This will involve working with a sector focus and on our growth service lines.
  • Produce client alerts, assist M&BD with client facing "value add" proposition eg bespoke client training, proactively consider other innovative ways of using know-how to add value to client relationships.
  • Proactively consider opportunities for both internal alerts and client alerts which deliver the M&BD strategy and L&D strategy.


What we are looking for:

  • Be a fully qualified solicitor who is 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 a high standard of client service, to include good file and financial management and the ability to meet client expectations and standards.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to demonstrate a sound commercial awareness and an understanding of clients’ businesses.
  • Ability to present training sessions in an engaging way.
  • Demonstrable experience of sound judgment which avoids conflict with professional or regulatory requirements, and achieves commercial solutions for clients and the Firm.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all times, and to build relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
  • Be a supportive, dependable and approachable member of the team who can work with people at all levels in the Firm and contribute to the effectiveness of the team and Firm as a whole.
  • Be a dynamic, ambitious and enthusiastic individual who is proactive and constantly striving to improve and develop themselves, their team/department and the Firm.


Some of our benefits include:

  • Salary reflective of your experience.
  • Part time hours available.
  • Earn up to 10% of your salary with our annual bonus scheme.
  • Minimum of 25 days (FTE) annual leave plus Bank Holidays per year increasing to 31 days with length of service, with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday per year.
  • Auto enrolled into the workplace pension scheme, and we'll contribute a minimum of 5% of your salary.
  • 4x your annual salary in the event of a death in service.
  • Hybrid and flexible working with 40-60% of your time spent in the office. Please speak to the recruitment team to discuss your flexible working preferences.
  • Access to BUPA with no excess or compulsory payments.


Walker Morris is committed to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to ensure our workforce represents our diverse society. We recognise that everyone brings their own unique capabilities and experiences to their work. We welcome applications regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, neuro diversity or disability status, family or parental status, race, religion or ethnicity.


We take great pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to ask.


Click here to find out more about our diversity and inclusion work.

  • Corporate Knowledge Lawyer

    1 day ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice Full time

    Sellick Partnership is excited to be working with a top-tier Legal 500 firm in Leeds who are looking for a Corporate Knowledge Lawyer to join their team to drive and support knowledge, training, and skills development for the Corporate Team. This is a varied role where you'll be instrumental in delivering the firm's knowledge strategy and driving business...

  • Corporate Knowledge Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Walker Morris LLP Full time

    Are you an experienced Corporate Lawyer looking for a new challenge? We are recruiting for a Corporate Knowledge Lawyer to drive and support knowledge, training, and skills development for our Corporate Team. This newly created role is offered on a part-time basis with flexible and hybrid working. It's an opportunity for you to make a real difference....

  • Corporate Knowledge Lawyer

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Walker Morris LLP Full time

    Are you an experienced Corporate Lawyer looking for a new challenge? We are recruiting for a Corporate Knowledge Lawyer to drive and support knowledge, training, and skills development for our Corporate Team. This newly created role is offered on a part-time basis with flexible and hybrid working.It's an opportunity for you to make a real difference....

  • Corporate Knowledge Lawyer

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Walker Morris LLP Full time

    Are you an experienced Corporate Lawyer looking for a new challenge? We are recruiting for a Corporate Knowledge Lawyer to drive and support knowledge, training, and skills development for our Corporate Team. This newly created role is offered on a part-time basis with flexible and hybrid working.It's an opportunity for you to make a real difference. You'll...

  • Corporate Knowledge Lawyer

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, UK, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Walker Morris LLP Part time

    Are you an experienced Corporate Lawyer looking for a new challenge? We are recruiting for a Corporate Knowledge Lawyer to drive and support knowledge, training, and skills development for our Corporate Team. This newly created role is offered on a part-time basis with flexible and hybrid working.It's an opportunity for you to make a real difference....

  • Corporate Knowledge Lawyer

    2 days ago

    Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1, Leeds, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice Full time

    Sellick Partnership is excited to be working with a top-tier Legal 500 firm in Leeds who are looking for a Corporate Knowledge Lawyer to join their team to drive and support knowledge, training, and skills development for the Corporate Team. This is a varied role where you'll be instrumental in delivering the firm's knowledge strategy and driving...

  • Senior Corporate Lawyer

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Walker Morris LLP Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Corporate Lawyer - Knowledge Strategy to join our team at Walker Morris LLP. As a key member of our corporate department, you will be responsible for driving and supporting knowledge, training, and skills development for our corporate team.This role offers a competitive salary of £70,000-£90,000 per...

  • Corporate Lawyer Specialist

    1 week ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom SaccoMann Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Lawyer to join our team at SaccoMann. As a Senior Corporate Solicitor, you will be responsible for advising clients on corporate finance matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and capital markets.About the Role: This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced...

  • Corporate Lawyer Specialist

    1 week ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom eNL Full time

    Exceptional Opportunity for Corporate LawyerWe are seeking a highly experienced Corporate Lawyer with at least 5 years of PQE in Corporate transactions, gained within another national or reputable regional law firm.You will have a proven track record in M&A matters and be responsible for a varied caseload, building client relationships and contributing to...

  • Corporate Lawyer

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom IDEX Consulting Full time

    Company OverviewWe are a leading international law firm with a globally recognized corporate team. We offer Corporate ECM Solicitors the opportunity to work with senior lawyers on various equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs, secondary offerings, rights offerings, and private placements.

  • Corporate Lawyer

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom William James Recruitment Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a talented Corporate Lawyer to join our team in Leeds, working on ambitious growth plans for our nationally recognised practice.This award-winning firm is known for its excellent reputation and strong market presence, and we're looking for someone with high levels of commerciality to progress their career with us.The...

  • Corporate Lawyer Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Sacco Mann Full time

    Are you a talented lawyer looking to advance your career in a leading national law firm? Sacco Mann is currently seeking a highly skilled CORPORATE LAWYER SPECIALIST to join our team.We are looking for a senior corporate attorney who can work closely alongside our corporate partners, handling a range of high-calibre corporate matters including mergers and...

  • Senior Corporate Lawyer

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Sacco Mann Full time

    We are a leading law firm with a strong reputation in corporate law. Our team is expanding in Leeds, and we are seeking a Senior Corporate Lawyer to play a key role in shaping our local presence.">Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced lawyer to join our corporate team in Leeds. As a Senior Corporate Lawyer, you will be responsible for helping to...

  • Senior Corporate Lawyer

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Triumph Consultants Limited Full time

    Job Title: Senior Corporate LawyerWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Corporate Lawyer to join our team at Triumph Consultants Limited. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert legal advice on commercial contracts, project management, and procurement.The ideal candidate will have significant experience in advising on...

  • Corporate Lawyer Specialist

    1 week ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Sacco Mann Full time

    Are you a qualified lawyer looking to advance your career in corporate law?We are seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join our leading national law firm, Sacco Mann. In this role, you will work closely alongside our Corporate Partners on high-profile cases, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, MBOs and MBIs, corporate...

  • In-House Knowledge Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Walker Morris LLP Full time

    About the RoleWe are looking for a skilled Knowledge Development Specialist to join our Corporate Team. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in developing and implementing our knowledge strategy, ensuring that our lawyers have access to the latest information and best practices.You will work closely with our Partners and Learning &...

  • Corporate Lawyer/Senior Lawyer

    2 weeks ago

    Leeds, United Kingdom Walker Morris LLP Full time

    We are recruiting for a Corporate Knowledge Lawyer to drive and support knowledge, training, and skills development for our Corporate Team. This newly created role is offered on a part-time basis with flexible and hybrid working. You'll help guide and develop our Corporate Lawyers by offering career support, tailored development plans, and regular...

  • Knowledge Lawyer and Training Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Walker Morris LLP Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are recruiting for a Knowledge Lawyer and Training Lead to drive and support knowledge, training, and skills development for our corporate team at Walker Morris LLP. This role offers a competitive salary of £65,000-£85,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as a range of benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, and...

  • Senior Corporate Lawyer

    1 hour ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time

    Corporate Partner OpportunityA challenging and rewarding role has become available for a Senior Corporate Lawyer to join our expanding team in Leeds.The successful applicant will have a track record of working as a Partner or Legal Director with a large regional, national or international law firm. They will possess contacts in the Yorkshire market and a...

  • Corporate Lawyer Leader

    1 week ago

    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time

    OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to lead our team in Leeds. As a senior member of our Corporate practice, you will be responsible for building and growing a high-performing team.