Corporate Knowledge Director - Global Law Firm

A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Corporate Knowledge Lawyer to take a key leadership role within its London top tier corporate practice. This is an excellent opportunity to combine deep expertise in company law and corporate governance with leadership, strategic influence and innovation within a highly regarded international team.

Why Apply?

• Senior, influential role – lead an established knowledge team and help shape the direction of knowledge across a sophisticated corporate practice.

• High-calibre, intellectually engaging work – stay close to complex technical and regulatory developments, providing insight that supports lawyers working at the highest level.

• Innovation and impact – work closely with senior lawyers while helping drive the use of AI and legal technology within knowledge and legal delivery.

The successful candidate will lead the corporate knowledge function, supporting lawyers advising on complex corporate transactions, including M&A, and wider corporate advisory matters. They will act as a senior technical resource on company law and corporate governance, ensuring lawyers have access to high-quality guidance, training and practical resources while keeping the practice ahead of important legal and regulatory developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an experienced corporate knowledge team.

• Track and interpret developments in company law and corporate governance, providing practical guidance to lawyers and clients.

• Oversee corporate precedents, guidance, training and thought leadership.

• Support senior lawyers on complex technical matters and relevant external industry initiatives.

• Improve how expertise is captured and shared across the firm's international corporate practice.

• Champion effective use of AI and legal technology within knowledge delivery.

This role would suit an established Corporate Knowledge Lawyer/PSL with 10+ years' PQE and substantial expertise in company law and corporate governance. Strong technical, drafting and communication skills are essential, together with the credibility to advise senior lawyers and lead an experienced team. Exposure to M&A and broader corporate transactional work would be advantageous, as would an interest in AI, innovation and legal technology.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior knowledge leadership position within a major global law firm, offering a highly attractive six-figure package, genuine influence and the opportunity to help shape the future of a leading corporate practice.