Knowledge Lawyer (Corporate/M&A)

Surrey Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you enable a top-tier corporate team to work smarter and faster, shaping precedents, training, and knowledge systems while driving legal technology and AI adoption. You will lead how the practice operates at the intersection of law and technology, delivering impact across M&A, governance, and restructurings. This is a hands-on, influential position dedicated to continuous improvement and strategic change. You’ll collaborate with senior lawyers to scale knowledge-led processes and client delivery, making a measurable difference in how the team functions.

Pay / Benefits

benefits package
profit share
discretionary bonus
hybrid/flexible working
career and development opportunities

Responsibilities

Draft and update precedents for corporate work (M&A, governance, restructurings)
Design and deliver training across all levels
Advise fee earners on legal issues and market practice
Keep the team ahead of corporate law developments and disseminate knowledge promptly
Lead legal technology adoption: identify, evaluate, and implement AI solutions (CoCounsel, Harvey, Lexis+ AI)
Ensure data hygiene, metadata tagging, and data governance
Embed technology into workflows and drive continuous improvement
Support trainees and new joiners with structured development
Contribute to business development through knowledge-led client campaigns and training

Key requirements

5+ PQE in Corporate Law in a recognised corporate department (or transition from corporate fee-earning to knowledge lawyer)
Experience designing and delivering training programmes for all experience levels
Demonstrable interest in the relationship between legal knowledge and legal technology
Willingness to lead change around tech-enabled service delivery and AI use
Recent M&A transaction experience desirable but not essential
A collaborative, cohesive, and supportive team fit