Knowledge Lawyer – Employment – Bristol – 5+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 (dependent on experience)

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Knowledge Lawyer to join its Employment team in Bristol. This role would suit an England & Wales qualified lawyer already in a knowledge/professional support role, or a fee-earner looking to transition into a support-focused position.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for a wide range of knowledge and training activities, including:

• Creating and maintaining precedents, collating and annotating external resources
• Designing and delivering internal training programmes for trainees, junior lawyers, and practice updates
• Creating and, where appropriate, delivering training to clients
• Monitoring legal developments and updating fee earners on their impact
• Handling complex legal queries from fee earners
• Ensuring knowledge materials are captured, updated, and promoted within the firm’s database
• Collaborating with business services teams to optimise accessibility of resources
• Identifying risks and working with the Risk team to minimise them
• Driving efficiencies through process optimisation, project management, or technology
• Writing or contributing to legal insights, articles, and tender responses
• Liaising with other Knowledge Lawyers across the firm to enhance knowledge systems
• Supporting and mentoring trainees in developing research and knowledge application skills

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• At least 5 years’ PQE in employment law
• Strong legal drafting skills and attention to detail
• Ability to digest, analyse and communicate complex legal and industry information clearly
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a team
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Self-motivation with a strong client-focused approach
• Familiarity with tools and technology to support project delivery

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive salary with annual pay review
• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 with length of service)
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits scheme tailored to individual needs
• Hybrid working and flexibility to support work/life balance
• Supportive and collaborative culture with clear career progression pathways

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.