Construction & Engineering Knowledge Lawyer

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction & Engineering lawyer to move into, or further develop, a knowledge management career within a growing national practice. Working closely with partners and fee earners, you will ensure the team has access to high-quality precedents, practical know-how and innovative tools that support excellent client service. The role operates on a 3 or 4 day per week basis.

Client Details

Description

Our client is seeking a Knowledge Management Lawyer to support its Construction & Engineering team. This is a flexible, part-time position, ideally three days per week, offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how knowledge is created, maintained and shared across the practice.

The successful candidate will take ownership of a substantial and technically complex precedent bank, ensuring lawyers have access to accurate, up-to-date and commercially relevant resources. The role also plays an important part in supporting the firm's wider innovation agenda, including document automation and the use of AI-driven legal technologies.

• Manage and develop the Construction & Engineering precedent bank, including firm and client-specific documentation.
• Review and update precedents to reflect legal, regulatory and market developments.
• Promote consistency and best practice in the use of precedents and knowledge resources.
• Support the ongoing development of non-contentious construction documentation, including JCT and NEC amendments, consultant appointments and related agreements.

• Monitor developments in construction law and provide practical updates to the team.
• Produce internal briefings, guidance notes and know-how materials.
• Assist with client-facing updates, articles and publications.
• Support the team's profile and market visibility through knowledge-based content.

• Help design and deliver legal and technical training programmes.
• Support the development of trainees and junior lawyers.
• Contribute to onboarding and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Encourage best practice in the use of knowledge resources across the team.

• Work closely with Knowledge & Innovation colleagues to improve how knowledge is captured and accessed.
• Support document automation projects and workflow improvements.
• Help embed new technologies, including AI tools, into day-to-day legal practice.

• Respond to technical legal queries and research requests.
• Assist with the preparation of materials for client seminars and events.
• Collaborate with Risk & Compliance teams where appropriate.

Profile

• Qualified solicitor with experience in non-contentious Construction & Engineering law.
• Strong drafting, technical and analytical skills.
• Experience of working extensively with precedents and legal documentation.
• Ability to communicate complex legal issues in a clear and practical way.

• Previous experience in a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) or Knowledge Management Lawyer role.
• Familiarity with legal technology platforms, including Legora and Microsoft Copilot.
• Experience delivering training or mentoring colleagues.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and its practical implications.

• This opportunity would suit an established Knowledge Management Lawyer, Professional Support Lawyer or an experienced Construction lawyer (typically 3+ years' PQE) looking to transition into a knowledge-focused role.

Job Offer

• Flexible, part-time working arrangement.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important knowledge function.
• Exposure to legal innovation, document automation and AI initiatives.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• High-profile role within a successful and growing Construction & Engineering practice.
• Opportunity to influence best practice and support business growth.