Knowledge Lawyer - Commercial Disputes

Department: Global London - Commercial Litigation Location: London - Woolgate Description This is an exciting opportunity for a Knowledge Lawyer with expertise in commerciallitigation and arbitration to join our highly successful Commercial Disputes andInternation Arbitration group within a leading international law firm. Key Responsibilities

• Supporting key marketing and business development initiatives for the group, particularly where these draw on legal expertise, market developments and thought leadership
• Connecting with the firm's Clients & Markets team to raise the group's profile internally and externally, strengthening the brand and client relationships
• Identifying key legal and procedural developments relevant to Commercial Disputes and International Arbitration in collaboration with the Knowledge team
• Leading or supporting thought leadership initiatives, including the drafting and publication of articles, talks, newsletters and podcasts
• Reviewing legal reform consultations and engaging with professional networks when considering their implications for the group and its clients
• Providing technical legal support and acting as a sounding board for fee earners on complex legal and procedural issues
• Delivering training for Commercial Disputes lawyers, to include working with the Talent & Development and Knowledge Management teams to identify training needs and develop appropriate programmes.
• Helping the group with AI, innovation and technology to enhance efficiency, knowledge-sharing and client service
• Mentoring and supervising junior colleagues
• Promoting a culture of excellence and effective working practices Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
• England and Wales qualified Lawyer with ~5+ years' PQE in complex commercial disputes
• Strong understanding of commercial litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
• Strong technical knowledge of English law and procedure, including costs and funding rules
• Excellent drafting, analytical, communication, data management and IT skills
• Experience in a PSL/Knowledge Lawyer role, or comparable role, would be ideal
• Experience developing and delivering legal training programmes
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and drive engagement across practices and business services teams 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
• Commitment to knowledge-sharing and best-practice
• Respectful, reliable and supportive team player who reflects the firm's culture,principles and values Additional Information We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further. DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable. For PSL queries, please contact: recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com or csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.com