Finance Knowledge Counsel - Global Law Firm

Location London
Discipline: Professional Support Lawyer
Job type: Permanent
Job ref: 36584
Published: 7 days ago
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2026 00:59

Step into a pivotal role with a leading global law firm, shaping the knowledge strategy for a top-tier finance practice. This is your chance to work at the forefront of high-value, cross-border finance matters while enjoying autonomy, innovation, and global collaboration.

Why Apply?

  • Attractive six-figure salary and competitive benefits package.
  • Work with a highly ranked finance team advising major financial institutions, funds, and corporates.
  • Influence and innovate, driving knowledge strategy across an international platform.

Based in London, you’ll partner with senior lawyers and knowledge specialists across multiple jurisdictions, leading initiatives to capture, refine, and share market-leading legal know-how. You’ll oversee the creation and maintenance of technical resources, deliver engaging training, monitor legal and market developments, and contribute to client-facing thought leadership. The position combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, offering the scope to make a measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver the finance group’s knowledge management strategy in alignment with global objectives.
  • Maintain and develop high-quality precedents, templates, and other knowledge resources.
  • Keep the team ahead of legal and regulatory changes, providing clear and practical guidance.
  • Design and deliver targeted training programmes for lawyers at all levels.
  • Collaborate with business development on client-focused initiatives and thought leadership.
  • Identify and implement efficiencies through legal technology and process innovation.

About You
This role would suit a qualified lawyer with 10+ years’ PQE in finance law, ideally gained at a top-tier international law firm. You may currently hold a senior knowledge role or be a senior fee-earner with significant experience in knowledge management activities. You’ll bring first-class technical skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to build strong relationships at all levels, along with a proactive and collaborative approach.

If you’re ready to combine deep finance law expertise with strategic innovation in a collaborative and forward-thinking global environment, this could be your ideal next career move.