Knowledge & Innovation Lawyer - UK Corporate TransactionsLocation: London
Contract: Permanent
A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Knowledge & Innovation Lawyer to join its global Knowledge & Innovation (K&I) function, with a specific focus on UK corporate transactions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate lawyer who enjoys working at the intersection of legal expertise, knowledge management, and innovation within a dynamic, global professional services environment.
The RoleWorking as an embedded member of the global K&I team, you will act as a resident knowledge expert for UK corporate and M&A matters, supporting lawyers across the practice with high-quality legal content, know-how, training, and innovation initiatives.
You will work closely with practice leaders and stakeholders to enhance efficiency, consistency, and value delivery for both lawyers and clients.
Key Responsibilities*Create, develop, and maintain model documents, precedents, forms, checklists, and other substantive legal content for UK corporate and M&A work.
*Ensure knowledge resources are current, practical, and easily accessible via internal systems and platforms.
*Provide legal, market, and practical expertise, including collecting and analysing transaction data for benchmarking, post-deal reviews, and market insights.
*Monitor key legal and regulatory developments and support the preparation of client alerts and updates.
*Contribute to internal and external training initiatives, including associate and trainee training, client workshops, and firmwide programmes.
*Collaborate with the K&I team on innovation and efficiency initiatives, including legal technology solutions such as GenAI tools, document automation, and AI-enabled due diligence processes.
*Support business development activity through thought leadership, client seminars, and pitch support.
*Participate actively in global K&I team collaboration and best-practice sharing.
About You*England & Wales qualified solicitor.
*6+ years’ PQE gained at a leading City or international law firm with a strong corporate practice.
*Strong experience advising on UK corporate and private M&A transactions, ideally including private equity and venture capital matters.
*Previous experience in a Knowledge Lawyer / PSL role is preferred but not essential.
*Genuine enthusiasm for knowledge-sharing, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
*Interest in legal technology, innovation, AI, and modern legal service delivery.
*Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with partners and senior lawyers.
Why Apply?*Join a highly regarded global Knowledge & Innovation team with real influence across the firm.
*Work closely with leading corporate practitioners on complex, high-value matters.
*Develop your career in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.
*Opportunity to shape how knowledge and technology support legal excellence and client service.


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