Knowledge Lawyer - Commercial Litigation + Disputes

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

London, United Kingdom
Commercial disputes expertise
English law litigation knowledge
Ai and legal tech proficiency
The Knowledge Lawyer will focus on commercial disputes, working principally with practitioners in London, but with a global mindset and liaising with lawyers across our offices on global initiatives

Job Summary

  • The Knowledge Lawyer will focus on commercial disputes, working principally with practitioners in London, but with a global mindset and liaising with lawyers across our offices on global initiatives.
  • The role involves enabling the firm’s lawyers to provide market-leading client service through monitoring key legal developments, adopting AI and legal tech, and developing internal and client-facing knowledge products.
  • Freshfields fosters a supportive, inclusive, innovative, collaborative and purpose-driven culture across the Knowledge function, emphasizing collaboration with colleagues across disciplines.

Matching Summary

The Knowledge Lawyer will focus on commercial disputes, working principally with practitioners in London, but with a global mindset and liaising with lawyers across our offices on global initiatives.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Commercial disputes expertise
  • English law litigation knowledge
  • AI and legal tech proficiency
  • Client-facing knowledge development
  • Cross-border commercial litigation
  • Knowledge management and training

Nice-to-have

  • International and diverse team collaboration
  • Growth mindset and change management
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • Networking and relationship building
  • Innovative and commercially minded approach

Key Requirements

  • Qualified UK lawyer
  • Experience in commercial disputes practice
  • Strong academic background
  • Experience in private capital or M&A disputes
  • Knowledge of English law securities litigation
  • Proficiency in AI tools
  • Right to work in the UK

Work Rights

Right to work in the UK required

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