Knowledge Lawyer (5+ PQE) - Employment

The Employment team at Mishcon de Reya works across complex, high profile and high-stakes situations, acting at the highest level for both employers and senior executives. As a top-tier practice acting at the forefront of employment law, we are regularly instructed on cases that raise the most important legal questions of the day, from diversity and gender pay, to employment status and the implications of the 'gig' economy, to the interplay between data, transparency and privacy. The team is renowned for its strategic approach and litigation expertise, regularly appearing in the Employment Appeal Tribunal, High Court, Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. We currently have around 70 fee earners and 17 partners, making us one of the biggest employment teams in London. Our work covers the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment law, and we work seamlessly with our dedicated incentives and business immigration teams. While our clients span all sectors, we have a particular emphasis on financial services, fashion and retail, and the luxury and media sectors. We have significant experience dealing with the complexities of LLPs, private equity and venture capital firms.

Responsibilities

• 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 to 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.

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.

Qualifications

• Ideally the equivalent of around 5+ years PQE and either: a Knowledge Lawyer/PSL already or switching from fee‑earning but able to demonstrate Knowledge Lawyer skills and a track record of knowledge contribution.
• Excellent technical skills, with experience gained working in comparable, renowned law firms.
• 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.