Private Client PSL

THE FIRM

A leading UK and international law firm.

THE ROLE

Within the Knowledge Development Lawyers team (KDLs), experts within their field, who support and facilitate knowledge sharing within their area of expertise. Knowledge directly supports the firm's ambition to undertake complex, challenging, high-value work and deliver exceptional client service.

Working collaboratively with the Knowledge Counsel and other key stakeholders you will develop and implement a Knowledge Plan for Private Client (UK) and Private Client (International) in order to clearly identify and develop key internal resources and training to support the Business Plans of each of the groups

The work will include inter alia,

* Drafting, reviewing, maintaining and updating key internal resources (precedents, practice notes, checklists, toolkits, clause banks) in line with the Knowledge Plan
* Collecting and reviewing know-how from lawyers, making it available via the Knowledge systems
* Working proactively with the Research & Information Services team to identify resources and develop coherent systems and processes for scanning the horizon and tracking legal and regulatory developments
* Identifying and exploiting opportunities to deliver advice and guidance on Private Client legal issues to the Firm's clients e. through client briefings, client training and other value add services
* Identifying opportunities to use Knowledge to enhance the Firm's reputation within the market including supporting individuals to develop their profiles as thought leaders by assisting them with the drafting of sector commentary articles, technical briefings and short online posts, liaising with the PR team to spot opportunities for thought leadership pieces
* Supporting the Knowledge Counsel with wider thought leadership initiatives.
* Leading and contributing to wider Knowledge projects and tasks


ABOUT YOU

A technically excellent lawyer, with 7 years+ PQE, you will have experience in tax, international tax, trusts and succession planning.

Experience as a knowledge lawyer while welcome, is not essential.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.