Knowledge & Information Officer

CompanyFieldfisher

LocationBelfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Posted At1/13/2026

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Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

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Description

It’s an exciting time to join Fieldfisher in Belfast!

Our Belfast office is experiencing significant growth as we expand our presence and strengthen our business across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team during a period of rapid development and innovation. We’re building something special here driven by ambition, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact and grow with us, now is the perfect time to come on board.

The Team:

The firm's Knowledge & Information Services (K&IS) team operates a busy and dynamic enquiry/research service supporting all Fieldfisher's offices. Alongside this core service, the team delivers regular current awareness updates and business intelligence reports tailored to the needs of our lawyers and their clients. The team also offers training in legal research and the effective use of online databases to staff across the firm.

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual with strong customer service skills to join the team. This opening is for a Knowledge & Information Officer who will act as the dedicated point of contact for an assigned practice area whilst also providing research support across the firm as required.

Responsibilities:

Business Research: Provide bespoke company / competitor / sector intelligence reports

Legal Research: responding to users requests by identifying and locating relevant case law / legislation / commentary.

Current Awareness: Tailored updates on legal practice areas, sectors, and client activities

Training: Carry out induction training for trainees and new joiners to the firm. To include use of online legal research databases, hard copy collections and Knowledge Management online resources.

Intranet & Wiki Management: Responsibility for maintaining K&IS and practice related content on the firm’s intranet & wiki.

Collection Management: Maintaining group libraries including carrying out regular stocktakes and ensuring that resources are kept up to date.

Projects: Assist with the on-going development of the firm-wide Knowledge Management systems and participate in projects as and when required.

Key Skills & Experience:

Significant experience in a similar role (legal sector desirable)

Degree in Library and Information Management

Ability to work autonomously, under minimal supervision

Excellent customer service skills with the ability to deal with individuals at all levels

Experience of using research & knowledge management tools (Practical Law; Westlaw; Lexis+ UK; NewsDesk; FAME/Orbis; wikis; enterprise search engines, etc.)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good IT skills e.g. Word, Excel

Who are we looking for?

We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.

What do we offer?

You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.

Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.

Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.

Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.

Inclusion is not exclusive:

If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.

We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine, at interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.

For accessibility information on our Belfast office, visit: Accessing Fieldfisher Belfast Hub ¦ Fieldfisher

What to do next:

Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.
Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.

For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.

We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. You can contact us at Anita.Magorrian@fieldfisher.com.

We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.