Knowledge Lawyer

What you’ll do

Ashfords’ Commercial Litigation team is seeking to recruit a Knowledge Lawyer, based in either our Bristol or Exeter office.

Our Commercial Litigation team is consistently ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers directories, and is known for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of complex commercial disputes; including contractual and shareholder disputes, financial and professional negligence claims, judicial review and business risk and regulatory matters. We also have specialist sub-teams covering sectors such as sports law, energy & waste, marine, business risk and regulation and insolvency – each of which is headed up by a specialist partner.

Our team regularly work with a wide variety of local, national and international clients, ranging from business start-ups and individuals to multi-nationals, institutional investors, major banks and public sector bodies.

In this non-fee earning role, you will be part of the firm's established Knowledge Management team, providing knowledge and training support to the Commercial Litigation team.

You will keep the department’s fee earners up to date with the latest legal developments and market practice, whilst ensuring that they have the information and knowledge resources they need to deliver technically excellent legal advice to our clients through raising awareness of new developments, providing regular updates and training, and producing and maintaining internal protocols, guidance notes, precedents and templates.

With either full time or part time hours considered, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial litigator who is looking to move into a knowledge based role, or an existing knowledge lawyer seeking a new challenge.

Who you are

As a qualified and experienced Commercial Litigation lawyer, you will have the ability to understand and relate to internal and external clients' needs, and demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent client care. With good project management skills, you will have shown your ability to cope with pressures arising from handling multiple tasks and conflicting deadlines. Highly organised and with an eye for detail, you will be able to develop and implement effective systems to organise your work and meet users' needs, whilst having a flexible and adaptable attitude to your work.

Working as part of the Knowledge Management team and alongside colleagues across the Commercial Litigation team, you will be known for being positive, proactive and a team player, keen to contribute and work collaboratively across all levels of the firm. With strong written and verbal communication and influencing skills, you are experienced in forging effective working relationships with partners, colleagues and clients, and quickly gain an understanding of their needs and perspectives.

As a Knowledge Lawyer, you will be a vital resource for the team and enjoy a varied and interesting workload.

Your Career. Our Commitment.

At Ashfords, we believe in more than just doing great work - we believe in building a great place to work.

When you join us, you become part of a team where everything we do is underpinned by our four core values: Be Open, Think Team, Make a Difference and Always Grow. These values shape who we are and how we work - they guide our decisions, influence our culture, and drive the way we support our people, clients and communities.

With a clear focus on innovation, community involvement, and supporting a healthy work-life balance, we are committed to building an environment where our people can have a rewarding and meaningful career.

Whilst we recognise that every career journey is unique, we will be ambitious for you, giving you the tools, trust, and opportunities to develop your career, your way.

Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team.

Our offer

We know that our people are at the heart of everything we do – and that’s why we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance.

Beyond our benefits package, you’ll be encouraged, no matter what your role or career level, to get involved in our Responsible Business programme, where you’ll support initiatives such as charity fundraising, environmental causes and our employee led diversity and inclusion groups.

You can find out more about our benefits by visiting the Reward & Wellbeing page on our website.

What’s next?

Our recruitment process typically involves two stages, which are designed not only to explore your skills and experience but also to give you a real insight into what it’s like to work at Ashfords.

Throughout the process, our dedicated Talent Attraction team will be here to support you every step of the way.

We believe that building a firm with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences drives innovation and strengthens our teams, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

To support your growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – so even if you don’t feel you match all the requirements of the job role, we’d still love to hear from you.

At Ashfords, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss anything regarding your application, please contact us at [email protected].

For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Toby Tompkins, Talent Attraction Manager via email: [email protected].

Or apply now, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.