Knowledge Manager – Tax & Trusts

Overview

We are working with a highly regarded law firm that is seeking a Knowledge Lawyer to join their Tax & Trusts practice. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced private client lawyer to take on a pivotal role within a well-established and top-tier ranked team.

This position sits at the core of the firm’s Tax & Trusts team, which is led by five partners and supported by a strong group of lawyers, accountants, and paralegals. The team has an exceptional reputation, advising a diverse client base that includes affluent families, entrepreneurs, business owners, trustees, and international clients. The firm is recognised for its high-calibre work and has a significant market presence.

The Knowledge Lawyer will play a key role in enhancing the team’s technical knowledge, ensuring best practices, and delivering high-quality training.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing a comprehensive suite of precedents, guidance notes, and know-how materials
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• Monitoring and communicating key legal developments in UK and international tax, trusts, and estate planning.
• Organising and delivering engaging team training sessions
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• Providing specialist practical and technical support on complex legal matters.
• Overseeing learning & development initiatives for team members, including new joiners and trainees.
• Supporting business development strategies through thought leadership and content creation.
• Exploring and implementing legal technology solutions to enhance efficiency.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ PQE in private client law, with a strong focus on tax, trusts, and estate planning
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• Experience as a Knowledge Lawyer or a desire to transition into this role.
• A collaborative and approachable nature, capable of forming strong working relationships across the firm.
• Exceptional legal research and drafting skills
  , with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts.
• Experience in delivering training and knowledge-sharing initiatives (desirable).
• Membership of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) (desirable).

The firm supports a flexible working culture
, offering both full-time and part-time options (minimum three days per week). Hybrid working is encouraged, with a minimum office presence of two days per week (pro-rated for part-time workers).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm that values collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence
. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, gym discounts, and cycle-to-work schemes
• Bonus and profit-share schemes

If you are an experienced private client lawyer looking for a non-fee-earning role with a focus on knowledge management, training, and technical excellence
, this position offers an ideal next step in your career. For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Origin Legal is handling PSL / Knowledge Manager vacancies throughout the South of England. If you are a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Paralegal looking to consider your options, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Origin Legal follows strict best-practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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