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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You must be a UK-qualified lawyer with strong experience in mass claims or antitrust litigation, commercial awareness, tech skills, excellent communication, and strong relationship-building abilities.
  • You will enhance client service, monitor legal developments, develop internal knowledge products, support training, foster business opportunities, and drive thought leadership initiatives.

Requirements

  • - Qualified lawyer in the UK with a strong academic background.
  • - A high level of relevant successful experience as a fee earner or a knowledge lawyer/professional support lawyer (or a combination) in a disputes practice is essential, with demonstrable experience in at least one of the focus areas of mass claims by consumers/shareholders/mass tort claimants and/or anti-trust litigation (and a willingness to upskill in these areas, where needed, and related emerging areas of consumer law).
  • - Demonstrate strong commercial awareness, always considering legal developments in the practice area through a commercial lens and anticipating the impact for clients.
  • - Have a growth mindset, a positive approach to managing change and be a self-starter.
  • - Have the aspiration and commitment to continuously acquire, build on and share knowledge, acting as a Knowledge champion and a role model.
  • - Be willing and able to act as a leader and take ownership of projects and drive them forward.
  • - Have a strong technology skills set, including a good understanding of new technologies, and an approach that fosters innovation.
  • - Have excellent oral communication skills, including strong presentation skills, and strong written communication skills in legal drafting and when writing in other styles, with the ability to judge content, style and tone for written work as appropriate to the audience.
  • - Be a team player who builds effective relationships at all levels, recognised and respected by partners and other fee earners and by other Knowledge colleagues. As part of our core values, demonstrate a collaborative, positive approach when working with others.
  • - Have sound judgment, be able to establish a high level of credibility with others and act as a sounding board for other lawyers in the practice and Knowledge colleagues. Demonstrate an ability to identify the key elements of complex problems, directing colleagues to appropriate legal or market source materials, and considering the practical nature of advice when proposing a solution, including the risks. Be able to support lawyers in their decision-making process on challenging issues, participating confidently in the analysis as a trusted adviser.
  • - Have strong networking skills and the ability to create and maintain relationships both internally and externally, and identify opportunities for collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Enabling the firm’s lawyers to provide market-leading client service
  • Monitor key legal developments and disseminate to lawyers in the practice – always considering the impact on internal knowledge products, profile raising and business development potential
  • Work with partners and other senior stakeholders to develop house views & develop and update internal knowledge products (e.g. guidance notes or checklists)
  • Capture insights from client mandates, able to draw out trends and themes and share internally, and reflect them as needed in internal knowledge products or internal training.
  • Helping grow the business of the firm and strengthen client relationships
  • Keep up to date on what is happening in the relevant area and help relevant stakeholders identify and pursue business opportunities and raise profile in accordance with the firm’s strategy and priorities – including fostering their own internal and external networks.
  • Drive the practice’s approach to the market by identifying opportunities for client-facing knowledge products and thought leadership, writing blogs, briefings and other client content, and contributing to larger publications and articles, in all cases demonstrating the practice’s leading-edge legal technical capability and market awareness.
  • Play a key role in client relationships by developing and, where appropriate, delivering, client training, seminars and talking points.
  • Developing the legal skills of the firm’s lawyers
  • Act as an internal advisor/consultant to lawyers working in the practice, understanding the developments and acting as a trusted sounding board on complex points.
  • Working with other colleagues, to design, deliver and contribute (and to engage lawyers in the practice at all levels in delivering and contributing) to relevant training sessions.
  • International outlook and wider role
  • Have an international outlook and share information and connect with colleagues as necessary.
  • Build relationships and networks within the Knowledge function and across the practice
  • Work with other Knowledge colleagues to coordinate work, minimise duplication, manage risk, share practical tips and ensure that work product is optimised.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Knowledge Lawyer role in Mass Claims & Antitrust Litigation?

The primary focus of the Knowledge Lawyer role is on group litigation, including claims brought by shareholders, consumers, and mass tort claimants, as well as specialist anti-trust litigation.

Where will the Knowledge Lawyer primarily work?

The Knowledge Lawyer will principally work with practitioners in London but will have a global mindset and liaise with lawyers across the firm’s international offices.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be a qualified lawyer in the UK with a strong academic background and have a high level of relevant experience as a fee earner or knowledge lawyer in a disputes practice, especially in mass claims or anti-trust litigation.

What are the key responsibilities of the Knowledge Lawyer?

Key responsibilities include monitoring legal developments, developing internal knowledge products, capturing insights from client mandates, and helping to grow the business by identifying opportunities for client-facing knowledge products and providing internal training.

Is experience in mass claims and anti-trust litigation required?

Yes, demonstrable experience in at least one of the focus areas of mass claims, consumer law, or anti-trust litigation is essential.

Will the Knowledge Lawyer be involved in client training?

Yes, the Knowledge Lawyer will play a key role in client relationships by developing and delivering client training, seminars, and talking points.

What skills are necessary for success in this role?

Necessary skills include strong commercial awareness, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong technology skills, networking abilities, and the capability to build effective relationships.

Is there a focus on collaboration within the Knowledge function?

Yes, collaboration is key to the success of the Knowledge function, with a focus on working closely with colleagues from other specialisms, such as marketing, business development, and learning and development.

What kind of work environment can the Knowledge Lawyer expect?

The Knowledge Lawyer can expect a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment within a diverse global team.

What is Freshfields' stance on diversity and inclusion?

Freshfields is committed to promoting equality and diversity, recognizing that a diverse workforce makes positive contributions to the business and client services.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Law
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1743
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world's leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments on ground-breaking and business-critical mandates. Our 2,800-plus lawyers deliver results worldwide through our own offices and alongside leading national firms. Our commitment and business know-how mean our clients rely on us when it matters most. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has offices in Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, China, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America and Vietnam.