Global law firm offering legal expertise in sectors like infrastructure, energy, and commercial.
Lead knowledge strategy, technology adoption and AI initiatives for legal services.
9 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
3,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Energy
Real Estate
Infrastructure
Technology
Dispute Resolution
Corporate Law
Employment Law
Sector Specialisms
Defence
Energy & Natural Resources
Financial Services
Retail & Consumer
Infrastructure
Life Sciences & Healthcare
Professional & Public Services
Technology, Science & Industry
Role
Description
legal tech
ai adoption
knowledge systems
learning management
intranet projects
budget management
Promote and facilitate the adoption of legal technology (including Copilot, and other AI tools or platforms), supporting the transition to new ways of working and maximising technology’s impact on service delivery.
Lead client-facing knowledge initiatives including the use of the learning management system, delivery of value-added services, horizon scanning, and content-driven marketing via platforms like Out-law.
Act as Business Owner for key knowledge technologies, driving value and adoption of:
Develop and oversee strategies to enhance technical legal expertise across the firm, leveraging learning management systems and other relevant technologies.
Manage relationships with external partners (e.g. Thomson Reuters, Lexis Nexis, translation firms) to ensure high-quality support for legal service delivery.
Contribute to the firm’s AI strategy and ensure that the components related to knowledge and use of know how are prioritised and delivered.
Lead a passionate team to pioneer new ways of working, harnessing the latest legal technologies and AI to deliver exceptional client service and foster a culture of continuous learning. Teams include Research, Information Services, and Knowledge Systems, ensuring they adapt to changing business needs and deliver maximum value.
Design and deliver an innovative knowledge strategy directly contributes to our firm’s success.
Manage the annual Knowledge budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support strategic priorities.
Creates confidence with partners and forges co-operative working relationships with colleagues.
Deploy and manage knowledge-driven technology projects such as the intranet, horizon scanning, templates (Templafy) and client-facing eLearning.
Drafting tools
Design and deliver group, sector, and country-specific Knowledge plans in partnership with firm leadership, encompassing technical training, knowledge sharing, and client value-added services to maintain market-leading legal capability.
Champion the PDL team as a cohort, fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and leveraging their expertise to advance firm-wide knowledge initiatives.
Requirements
qualified lawyer
generative ai
copilot
lexis protégé
budget management
team leadership
Team management experience.
A strategic thinker with a confident and outgoing personality.
A thorough understanding of delivering in a fast changing environment.
A qualified lawyer with experience of working in a commercial law firm, or in a significant in-house legal function.
Strong inter-personal skills, well-honed influencing and presentation skills.
An understanding of professional services knowledge management strategy and experience of high quality implementation in a legal environment.
Ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team.
Highly collaborative and able to work among a group of high-performing peers.
Persuasive – the ability to change and influence senior personnel.
Excellent networker, including with peers in the industry
Exhibits approach and behaviours consistent with the firm's core values of 'approachable', 'bold' and 'connected'
Manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced and demanding environment, and ability to work flexibly within and across functional organisational lines
Learning (Absorb /Inteleap)
Experience and knowledge of Generative AI technology and other technology applications and their relevance to the Knowledge operations of professional services firms.
Experience of high level budget management
Some contract procurement and negotiation experience.
And other knowledge / efficiency tools e.g. diagramming
Attention to detail and ability to handle a demanding workload.
Drive, enthusiasm, resilience and adaptability.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
19th century
Founded
Established in the 19th century, the firm has a long-standing history in the legal industry.
Focus on innovation and client-centered solutions supporting diverse industries.
Work spans high-profile infrastructure, energy, and technology projects worldwide.
Legal expertise covers construction law to commercial contracts and dispute resolution.
Reputation for delivering complex, cross-border projects with a collaborative approach.
Notable recent projects include advising on major renewable energy projects and global infrastructure initiatives.
Deep specialization in sectors such as energy, real estate, and transport.
Growth driven by commitment to excellence and ability to adapt to new challenges in the legal landscape.
Culture + Values
Approachable – down‑to‑earth, respectful; always open to support and advice, fostering two‑way collaboration.
Bold – prepared to take calculated risks, push boundaries, innovate and engage in honest conversations.
Connected – strong relationships internally and externally, working effectively together and staying connected to suppliers and communities.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2040
Global Sustainability Target
Achieved global net-zero target validated by Science Based Targets initiative, covering all scopes of emissions.
50% Emission Reduction
Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Target
Committed to reducing absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.
100% Renewable Energy
Sustainable Electricity Commitment
Aiming to source 100% renewable electricity across global estate by 2030.
40% Energy Reduction
UK Office Efficiency
Achieved a 40% reduction in energy consumption across UK offices since 2014.
Committed to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.
Pre-pandemic UK offices saw a 30% reduction in energy consumption – one year ahead of targets.
All single-use plastic disposables removed from UK catering; 100% of UK waste diverted from landfill.
Print volumes cut by ~75% since 2014; device numbers significantly reduced.
Engaging in Smart Buildings and Demand Side Response programmes to optimise energy use and monitor supply chain environmental performance via CDP.
Rolling out science-based emissions targets for SME suppliers, aiming for 50% of spend to be covered by suppliers with validated targets by 2025.
Inclusion & Diversity
33rd Rank
Social Mobility Index
Ranked 33rd in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2024, featured on the Social Mobility List 2024.
7 Year Streak
Top-10 Employer
Consistently ranked in the top-10 Working Families employers for seven consecutive years.
3,500 Employees
Legal Team & Workforce
~1,900 in the legal team, including ~490 partners, across an overall workforce of ~3,500 employees.
Recognised as Stonewall Top Global Employer in 2023.
Active inclusion network groups: Disability & Wellbeing, Family Matters, Female Futures, LGBT+, FREE (Faith, Race, Ethnicity, Equality), Neurodiversity, Inclusion Allies.