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Construction Knowledge Lawyer

City of London Permanent View Job Description
My client is seeking a Knowledge Lawyer with at least four years' PQE to join a leading Construction and Engineering team on a 4 day per week basis. The role focuses on training, know-how development, precedent management, and legal updates, offering the chance to work on high-profile projects within a collaborative, partner-led environment.
  • Shape knowledge strategy in a leading construction practice.
  • Collaborate on high-profile, landmark development projects.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading independent London law firm with strong international reach, advising on complex, high-value matters across corporate, real estate, and private client sectors. They are known for their partner-led approach and lean team structure, which ensures lawyers work closely with senior practitioners and gain meaningful involvement in sophisticated transactions and disputes.

The firm places a strong emphasis on personal connections and collaboration, creating an environment where people know each other and work together seamlessly across departments. They invest heavily in training and long-term career development, offering opportunities to shape your expertise while contributing to market-leading work.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

  • Education & Training: Planning and delivering construction training programmes; supporting internal education at trainee and departmental level.
  • Legislative & Case Law Updates: Monitoring and briefing the team on legal developments.
  • Internal Counsel Support: Assisting fee earners with know-how, precedents, and departmental initiatives.
  • Precedent Management: Drafting and updating standard forms, guidance notes, and supporting automation projects.

The Successful Applicant

The CandidateThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Knowledge Lawyer or an Associate seeking to transition into a knowledge role.

Essential skills:

  • Qualified lawyer with minimum four years' PQE in non-contentious construction law.
  • Previous knowledge lawyer experience or strong interest in moving into this area.
  • Strong academic background (2:1 degree or above) and sound understanding of property/construction law.
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and able to produce high-quality work under pressure.
  • Commitment to delivering expert technical support in a practical, commercial context.

What's on Offer

What's on Offer

  • Flexible working - four-day schedule for better work-life balance.
  • High-profile projects - involvement in landmark developments across sectors.
  • Collaborative culture - partner-led teams with real opportunities for input.
  • Professional growth - transition into or advance within a specialist knowledge role.
  • Innovation focus - contribute to precedent automation and knowledge strategy.



Contact
Tom Mastin-Lee
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6900451
Phone number
+442072692143

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Mastin-Lee
Consultant phone
+442072692143
Job reference
JN-122025-6900451