Solicitor, Construction in London

We are looking for an experienced Knowledge Lawyer to assist the Construction Disputes team in the areas of information management, research, training & development, and business development. The successful candidate will ensure that the Construction Disputes team are properly equipped with information and knowledge to allow them to provide a quality service to clients. You will play an important role in maintaining and developing existing precedents, together with creating new ones.The RoleKnow-howAssisting generally in the organisation and maintenance of electronic know-how on relevant subjects and in the expansion and development of information banks for the teamReviewing the suitability for know-how of materials submitted by lawyersCreating new categories and sub-categories of know-how, as requiredHelping to profile relevant information (by attributing key words, inserting editorial comments, hyperlinks, and abstracts etc) on the Document Management System and intranet (as appropriate) and ensuring that it is easily searchable by lawyersBeing proactive in monitoring (and, if necessary, editing) know-how from time to time to ensure that its quality and relevance is maintainedSourcing new legislation, case reports and other developments and circulating copies to the firm and/or team, where requiredActing as a sounding board for fee-earners looking for ideas about how to solve legal problemsAssisting in the preparation of various information bundles for lawyersKeeping up to date with legal developments generally and helping others to do the sameDrafting technical legal updatesGenerally assisting in the Know-how team’s efforts to expand the contribution to and use of know-how within the firmGeneral draftingReviewing existing precedents and crib sheets regularly and generally keeping the precedent system up to date Preparing new precedents and crib sheets and, where appropriate, enlisting others’ help to reviewHelping to draft such other know-how materials as may be required e.g., flow-charts, house views, standard client board papers and client specific advice papersTraining and developmentAssisting in the preparation of training courses (both internal and external) and, when required, delivering relevant training courses (for example, on technical legal issues or accessing know-how generally)Attending and participating in internal training sessions (such as weekly lunches and junior training)Providing support in relation to tendersDelivering external talks / filming topical videos / recording webinars (when required).Business developmentAssisting in the preparation of client updates, client alerts, briefings etc.Helping to collate and prepare timely responses to public consultationsWriting summaries of legal developments / issues for the firm’s website and editing submissions from othersProviding support and assistance in respect of know-how for clients and in maintaining the firm’s websiteAssisting lawyers in writing articles / preparing seminars, including carrying out research and, if required, helping to prepare content of slides / handoutsSpeaking to and drafting articles for the pressAttending client events, as required.Other general responsibilitiesAs required, providing Know-how support, including collating information from other jurisdictions, writing articles and general content for the website, and approving relevant articles adapted for publicationProviding client chargeable support to fee earners (when required)Carrying out research for fee earnersGiving support to the various teams within the firm and to ad hoc groups which arise from time to time to review developments in the law.The CandidateThe firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at this grade. In particular for this role we require:The ideal candidate will be either a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE across a whole range of contentious construction or have gained previous experience as a Professional Support Lawyer within construction disputes from a reputable firmSolid drafting skillsCommercial and market awareness;Ability to effectively communicate and provide support to all levels of departmental fee earners;Interest in innovation and AI;Computer proficiency including a working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other web-based search engines such as Lexis, Practical Law etcExcellent organisational skills & ability to use own initiativeEffective verbal and written communication.Enthusiastic and willing to adapt to a varied roleApproachable, friendly and conscientiousBenefitsOur benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.comAs part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.DepartmentDispute Resolution and LitigationEmployment TypePermanent - Full TimeWorkplace typeHybrid