Knowledge Lawyer (5+ PQE) - Employment

• Shape and deliver the department's knowledge strategy, collaborating with the other Knowledge Lawyers in the Employment Department and with the wider Firm to implement their strategic knowledge visions.
• Provide targeted, strategic support to identify, leverage and - with the support of the BD team and fee-earners - implement new and emerging Business Development initiatives.
• Use knowledge, AI and other technology to develop business opportunities, add value to key client relationships, and bring efficiencies to client service delivery.
• Deliver content for the Department's communication strategy including client alerts and articles in other Mishcon and external publications, including the legal, trade, and general press.
• Alongside our highly regarded Academy, co-ordinate, design, prepare, capture and deliver internal and client legal training.
• Collect, draft, maintain and keep updated key precedents, know how, and client guides including with automated document assembly, following the Firm's house style.
• Monitor law and practice developments and provide horizon scanning updates to both our lawyers and clients.
• Manage the Employment Department's knowledge pages on the Firm's intranet (Mishcon Knowledge) and other know how repositories.
• Work with Risk & Compliance and the Partners to implement and embed best practice (Mq²) and risk management practices across the Department and support in any statutory, regulatory and other risk management changes.
• Respond to technical law and practice queries from fee-earners.
• Undertake in-depth research into a variety of areas to produce clear and accessible materials for fee-earners and clients.
• Contribute to the development of national policy and legislation relating to employment law.
• Other general Knowledge Lawyer duties.

Skills/Experience

• Ideally the equivalent of around 5+ years PQE / call.
• Excellent technical skills, with experience gained working in comparable, renowned law firms or chambers.
• Deep knowledge of employment law and practice.
• Real enthusiasm for, and proven record of, business development and knowledge commercialisation.
• Excellent writing and drafting skills, and attention to detail.
• Great teamwork skills and the ability to work independently with self-motivation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both internally and with clients.
• Ability to embrace and promote new ways of working and aptitude to work with emerging legal technology.
• Personable and confident, able to build relationships with colleagues, clients and external organisations.
• Resilient and calm under pressure.
• Adaptable and flexible approach.
• Proactive and takes initiative.
• Sound operational knowledge of Microsoft programs.

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

About Mishcon De Reya LLP

Mishcon de Reya is an independent law firm, which now employs over 1400 people with more than 650 lawyers offering a wide range of legal services to companies and individuals. The firm has grown rapidly in recent years, showing more than 40% revenue growth in the past five years alone.

With presence in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Singapore, Hong Kong and UAE, the firm services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply.

The work the firm undertakes is cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex, centred around three increasingly entwined and connected sectors: the Innovation Economy, Private Wealth and Capital, and Real Estate. The firm is known as a disputes powerhouse with a formidable capacity firmwide for dispute resolution.

We strive to create a fully diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are proud of our agile working culture and are always happy to talk flexible working.