Head of - IPT

Our Knowledge approach is at the heart of the firm's strategy for Quality. It is how we capitalise on the collective expertise of our lawyers to drive higher quality products and services for our clients, enhancing our reputation as professionals and as a brand.

A team of dedicated Knowledge professionals supports the delivery of our Knowledge objectives and curates and maintains the firm's Knowledge Hub, our research platform for legal work.

The IPT Group at DLA Piper is an important part of the firm with an impressive global footprint. The IPT Group is divided into 6 specialised sub-groups: (1) Technology and Sourcing (T&S); (2) Commercial Contracts (CC); (3) Patent Litigation; (4) Trade Marks, Copyright and Media (TCM); (5) Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity (DPC) and (6) AI. The IPT Knowledge team, led by the Head of Knowledge-IPT, underpins and supports the Group’s success internationally through a small number of experienced Knowledge Development Lawyers and other Knowledge professionals working together as a team, each supporting one or more sub-groups within the practice.

• To develop, lead and manage the IPT Group's International Knowledge strategy (covering initiatives directed both internally and externally) to support the Group's overall business strategy and the firm's overarching Knowledge approach.
• Cultivate a knowledge sharing culture amongst fee earners to improve internal efficiencies.
• Enhance the quality of the IPT team’s legal advice and be a role model for technical knowledge, skill and practice in the IPT Group.
• Champion the firm's vision for Knowledge across the International IPT Group.
• Working closely with the sub-group chairs and the IPT MBD team, help to develop and maintain content for client facing products, including management of multi-jurisdictional projects.
• Managing horizon scanning exercises to ensure the IPT Group's lawyers and our clients are up to date with relevant legal and sector developments.
• Development of thought leadership on key topics in line with sub-group and IPT group strategy.
• Supporting the IPT Group’s training programme, which will include devising the programme with the IPT Knowledge lawyers and partners, preparing and updating training materials, delivery of some training sessions (internally and to clients), and supporting fee earners to deliver training.
• To help drive change across the International IPT Group as appropriate, including the adoption of technology as an integral part of the Knowledge offering.
• To champion the firm's vision for Knowledge across the Group and represent the Group in the firm-wide Knowledge community.
• To provide input and expertise from an IPT perspective to assist with development and delivery of firmwide Knowledge projects.
• To help join the dots between the different sub-groups and practices within the firm, identifying synergies and opportunities for collaboration on a multi-jurisdictional basis.
• Working with the IPT Knowledge Officer and the central Knowledge Services team to ensure the IPT Group has access to the external databases and information resources they need.
• Acting as a "sounding board" and supporting the IPT partners and other fee earners with Knowledge queries as appropriate.

Strategic leadership

• In consultation with the International Group Head, developing and leading the Group's international Knowledge strategy in line with the firm's overarching Knowledge approach and initiatives, including making adaptations where necessary for the local needs of jurisdictions and the IPT practice.
• Working closely with the International Group Head and the rest of the IPT Operations team (in particular the Marketing and Business Development team) to provide Knowledge input and expertise to support delivery of the Group's strategy.
• Implementing and managing projects to deliver the strategy. The role must lead "from the front" and play a full and active part in the substantive delivery of projects (e.g., development of know-how documents or delivery of training), especially where the person in role has relevant technical expertise.
• Building relationships and collaborating with the Group's…