Knowledge Lawyer - FTC (9-Month Maternity cover) in London

We have an exciting opportunity for a Knowledge Management professional to join our Litigation Knowledge Management team on a fixed term contract. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the firm's Litigation practice by developing, maintaining and sharing high-quality legal know-how. Working closely with partners, lawyers and stakeholders across jurisdictions, you will help ensure our knowledge resources, systems and training support the firm's strategic objectives and deliver value to both clients and teams.

If you enjoy combining legal expertise with collaboration, innovation and knowledge-sharing, we would love to hear from you. The right candidate for this role could be based in London or the Cayman Islands.

In this role, you'll:

• Act as the advisory point of contact for Litigation legal knowledge queries across the firm
• Work closely with the Litigation Practice Group Head and KM Partner to align knowledge management activity with practice group priorities
• Draft, review and maintain precedents, practice notes, guidance documents, checklists and know‐how updates
• Undertake knowledge-harvesting activities and promote a strong culture of knowledge sharing across the Litigation team
• Support business development activity, including tenders, pitches, website content, client presentations and training materials
• Assist with the use, development and promotion of knowledge management systems and processes for the Litigation practice
• Review and prepare legal briefings, presentations, templates and other knowledge materials
• Liaise effectively with fee earners, intermediaries and internal and external stakeholders across jurisdictions
• Act as a trusted point of contact for lawyers and clients, supporting strong internal and external relationships

• Legally qualified, with at least 3 years' relevant post-qualification experience or equivalent experience as a Paralegal or Associate
• Demonstrable experience in reviewing, researching and preparing legal know‐how and precedents
• Proven ability to support and collaborate with lawyers at all levels on knowledge management initiatives
• Experience in delivering or coordinating legal training sessions
• Organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative approach and genuine interest in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Any stated experience level is intended as a guide only. All candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their relevant skills and experience.

We are proud to be a leading offshore law-firm led professional services business, advising many of the world's leading financial institutions, corporations, public organisations, private equity houses and investment funds, as well as ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices.

We believe in inclusive workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, valued and respected. We have a strong sense of common purpose, where all our people are clear about our goals and the role they can play in achieving them. We pride ourselves in providing accessible development opportunities to all our people in a team-spirited environment, where everyone feels like they belong and can thrive.

If you would like to join an award winning and forward thinking firm whose inclusive culture and values recognise that its people are fundamental to its success, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. If you need this job description or the application form in an alternative format, or if you would like to discuss the recruitment process with our recruitment team, please email recruitment@mourant.com.