Knowledge Development Lawyer - Commercial Disputes

CompanyStewarts

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/9/2026

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Solicitors and lawyers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£51,600 (£26.46 per hour)

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Description

We are looking for a Knowledge Lawyer to enable the capture, development and application of legal and procedural knowledge, best practice and best process in the Commercial Disputes Group and wider firm where appropriate.

Job Responsibilities:

Identify, capture, and share key legal and procedural developments, cases, news, and articles relevant to the Commercial Disputes Group and, where appropriate, the wider firm, providing sector and subject matter insight and context
Take primary responsibility for the creation and management of legal know-how for the Commercial Disputes Group and, where appropriate, the wider firm, supervising junior colleagues where appropriate
Collaborate with the Knowledge team and wider firm to optimise knowledge sharing across all departments
Lead and support the drafting and publication of thought leadership articles, webinars, podcasts, et
Prepare responses to consultations and lobbying opportunities, working with colleagues across the firm
Conduct and supervise research on discrete points of law and procedure
Identify areas of risk and compliance, developing processes and guidance to minimise these risks in collaboration with relevant stakeholders

Identify training needs and design and deliver training sessions and materials for Commercial Group lawyers and paralegals, working with the L&D team

Drive and progress team and firmwide projects as appropriate

Engage with professional networks to enhance sector and subject matter knowledge and raise the firm’s visibility and profile

Coach, delegate to and supervise junior colleagues

Essential skills and experience

England & Wales qualified lawyer with at least 5 years’ PQE in complex commercial disputes
Strong technical and practical experience of relevant laws and procedures, including costs and funding rules, and their practical application in a commercial disputes context
Excellent legal analysis, drafting, reporting, data management and IT skills
Outstanding written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in a PSL/KDL/knowledge role or similar involvement
Experience in legal training development and/or delivery
Project management skills

General skills:

Highly organised, driven, with strong attention to detail
Sound judgement and decision-making skills
Ability to manage own workload and work both independently and collaboratively
Commercial awareness and service-centric approach
Commitment to knowledge-sharing and best-practice
Respectful, reliable and supportive team player who reflects the firm’s culture