Knowledge Lawyer (Professional Support Lawyer) - Employment
Reports to: Head of Employment, dotted line to Head of Knowledge Management
Works closely with: Employment team, PSLs, Brand and Campaigns
Location: London,
Experience needed: 5 years + PQE
Part time hours accepted and can offer flexibility.
About the firm:
Ortus Group have been retained by a leading legal 500 law firm to attract an Employment Knowledge Lawyer to join the growing Employment Practice. The Employment Team is consistently recognised as a “top ranked team” by The Legal 500 for technical excellence, commercial insight, and a people-first approach. The firm partners with major employers, including PLCs, SMEs, and high-net-worth individuals, across sectors such as technology, retail, construction, manufacturing, and education.
The firm have an approachable, “can do” team and is trusted by clients ranging from national house builders and global healthcare companies to leading charities, Cambridge Colleges, and international organisations. This reputation is built on delivering practical, commercially focused advice that helps clients navigate complex employment challenges with confidence.
As the firm continues their ambitious growth journey, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our Employment practice. You’ll play a pivotal role in driving innovation, enhancing knowledge, and ensuring our team remains ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.
Role Purpose
This role is about shaping the future of knowledge within our Employment Team. As a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL)/Knowledge Lawyer, you’ll be the go-to expert for technical excellence, legal updates, and innovative knowledge solutions.
This role is pivotal in helping our Employment Team navigate one of the most significant shifts in UK employment law in decades. Your work will empower our lawyers to deliver outstanding client service by ensuring they have the right tools, insights, and training at their fingertips. You’ll combine deep employment law expertise with a passion for efficiency and innovation, freeing up fee earners to focus on what they do best while positioning our team as responsive, accurate, and ahead of the curve.
Knowledge Oversight
- Lead end-to-end delivery of knowledge initiatives, ensuring projects are scoped, executed, and embedded effectively across the team.
- Proactively monitor and interpret emerging legislation and case law (e.g., Employment Rights Bill), translating developments into actionable guidance and timely implementation.
- Champion innovation in knowledge delivery, leveraging automation, AI, and digital tools to enhance accessibility and efficiency.
Legal Expertise & Research
- Curate and continuously evolve the Employment team’s knowledge assets, including precedents, templates, and checklists, to maintain best-in-class standards.
- Undertake complex, high-impact legal research, providing clear, pragmatic advice that supports strategic decision-making.
- Produce authoritative internal guidance and client-facing briefings, distilling complex legal changes into practical insights.
Training & Development
- Design and deliver engaging, high-quality training programmes, including seminars and workshops, to build technical excellence and commercial awareness.
- Coordinate and enhance the team’s CPD framework, ensuring compliance and fostering continuous professional growth.
- Lead induction training for new joiners, embedding firm values and technical competence from day one.
Client Engagement & Thought Leadership
- Create compelling client updates, newsletters, and thought leadership content, positioning the team as a trusted advisor and industry leader.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver impactful presentations, webinars, and seminars, strengthening client relationships and market presence.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the team’s knowledge and marketing strategy, aligning with business growth objectives.
Process Innovation & Efficiency
- Audit and refresh precedents to reflect current law and best practice, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
- Develop innovative precedents and practice tools in response to legislative and market changes, driving operational excellence.
- Collaborate with the central Knowledge Management team to ensure consistency, alignment, and knowledge-sharing across the firm.
Key Measures of Success
- Training Delivery Number of internal training sessions delivered per quarter.
- Timeliness of Legal Briefings Updates on major legislative changes issued within agreed timeframes.
- Knowledge Projects Completion Percentage of planned knowledge initiatives delivered on time and within scope.
- Thought Leadership Output Number of client-facing articles, webinars, or newsletters published per quarter.
What We’re Looking For
We’re after someone passionate about employment law and ready to make an impact. You might already be a PSL or knowledge lawyer, but you could also be a technically strong employment lawyer keen to take your first step into a PSL role.
- Technical Excellence – Deep knowledge of UK employment law, coupled with exceptional drafting and research skills to produce clear, practical guidance.
- Project Leadership – Confidence to manage multiple projects simultaneously, driving them from concept to completion with minimal supervision.
- Influential Communication – Strong presentation skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, whether delivering training or shaping strategy.
- Innovative Mindset – A genuine interest in legal technology and AI-driven solutions, always looking for smarter ways to deliver knowledge.
- Responsiveness & Organisation – Highly organised and quick to act, ensuring priorities are managed effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ownership & Accountability – Takes full responsibility for tasks and outcomes, never letting projects slip off the radar.
- Collaborative Spirit – Works seamlessly with colleagues while remaining self-driven and confident in independent decision-making.
- Intellectual Curiosity – Thrives on learning and adapting, staying ahead of developments in employment law and knowledge delivery.
Please get in touch to find out more, all conversations will be held on a completely confidential basis.