Knowledge & Innovation Lawyer | Corporate & Commercial | North East or Yorkshire
Rare opportunity for an experienced Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to move into a strategic, non-fee-earning position.
Minimum 5 years' PQE.
Flexible hybrid working.
Strong focus on innovation, AI and legal technology.
Opportunity to influence best practice and shape the future of a leading national legal team.
The Opportunity
A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to join its Knowledge & Innovation team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong lawyer who enjoys knowledge sharing, mentoring and innovation, and is looking to step away from the demands of fee earning while remaining closely connected to high-quality legal work.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, partners and lawyers across the business, you will play a key role in driving technical excellence, supporting innovation projects and helping the firm maximise the benefits of emerging legal technologies, including AI.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing technical legal support and guidance to lawyers across the Corporate & Commercial team.
- Developing, maintaining and enhancing knowledge resources, precedents and best practice materials.
- Designing and delivering training programmes to support the ongoing development of legal teams.
- Promoting a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and technical excellence.
- Driving the adoption and effective use of AI and legal technology solutions.
- Producing thought leadership, technical updates and client-facing content.
- Supporting innovation initiatives and new ways of delivering legal services.
- Assisting with the development, coaching and mentoring of junior lawyers and early talent.
- Contributing to tenders, client training programmes and wider business development activities.
- Working closely with senior leadership to identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the practice.
About You
The successful candidate is likely to have:
- A minimum of 5 years' PQE gained within a recognised Corporate & Commercial practice.
- Strong experience advising on commercial contracts and wider corporate and commercial matters.
- Excellent technical legal knowledge and drafting skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- A genuine interest in legal innovation, AI and technology-enabled service delivery.
- Experience of mentoring, coaching, knowledge sharing or delivering training.
- The confidence to influence change and engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
- A collaborative approach and a passion for supporting the development of others.
Previous Knowledge Lawyer experience is not essential. Applications are welcomed from experienced private practice lawyers looking to utilise their expertise in a broader strategic role while benefiting from improved work-life balance and long-term career development.
Why Apply?
- Rare Knowledge & Innovation Lawyer opportunity within a leading national firm
- Flexible location options across the North East or Yorkshire
- Hybrid and agile working environment
- Opportunity to lead and influence innovation and AI initiatives
- High-profile role with regular exposure to senior leadership
- Excellent work-life balance compared with traditional fee-earning positions
- Genuine long-term career progression and development opportunities
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future direction of the practice
For a confidential discussion and further details, please get in touch.
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