Role profileWe are looking for a Knowledge Lawyer/Professional Support Lawyer to provide high quality knowledge support for our market-leading Funds team, part of the firm's Financial Institutions Group (FIG) and the broader Financial Services sector team.It would suit both someone who was looking to move to their first knowledge role as well as those with previous experience of professional support wanting a high-profile role which is central to many areas of the Firm's work. We recognise the importance of flexibility, and flexible working arrangements are common across the Knowledge team and within the Practice Group. We are happy to discuss both formal working hours (full-time or part-time) and hybrid working arrangements for this opportunity.The practiceOur Funds team has extensive experience in helping managers structure, launch, and manage funds across various structures and strategies. We work with a wide range of funds, including private equity, real estate, venture capital, hedge funds, infrastructure, and natural resources. You will provide dynamic, technically excellent and business-focused support to the Funds team, implementing best practice professional support within a fast-growing part of our business. You will carry out your responsibilities with the support of your line manager - the Head of Business Transactions Group Knowledge - and dedicated paralegal, PA and training administration support.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Funds Knowledge Lawyer you will:keep the Funds and wider team up-to-date on relevant legal and regulatory change across the team's practice, including producing reader-friendly internal updates on relevant developments;deliver and facilitate engaging legal training and know-how sharing;develop and maintain a technically excellent collection of template documents;address queries from lawyers and clients regarding current law and practice;andinput into and helping to deliver the Funds team and Osborne Clarke Knowledge strategy.Skills And ExperienceYou will have an excellent knowledge of law, regulation and practice in private funds, both domestic and international.You will have an ability to present information clearly - both in writing and when speaking. Due to the technical nature of the work, we are looking for someone who is legally-qualified with relevant post-graduate experience. You may be a fee-earning lawyer in private practice or working within the legal team of a business, in academia or in a knowledge role elsewhere, or returning to work after a career break. Salary and benefitsWe offer competitive salaries and generous benefits. About YouAbout UsOsborne Clarke is an international legal practice with over 330 Partners and more than 1,260 talented lawyers in 26 locations*. Our sector-based approach enables us to help our clients tackle the issues they are facing today, and prepare for the ones that they will face tomorrow. We want everyone to feel that OC is a place where you can be yourself and belong, and our range of interest groups and diversity networks - not to mention our great teams - are a part of making that a reality. *
Solicitor / Senior Solicitor - Technology in Bristol employer: Osborne Clarke
Osborne Clarke is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. Based in Bristol, our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while you lead impactful recruitment strategies within a supportive team environment, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally. With competitive salaries and a commitment to diversity, we empower our employees to be their authentic selves and contribute meaningfully to our clients' success.
