Lawyer

Reports to:Head of Employment, dotted line to Head of Knowledge Management

Works closely with:Employment team, PSLs, Brand and Campaigns

Location:London,Cambridgeor Peterborough(hybrid working)

The Greenwoods Employment Team is consistently recognised as a “top ranked team”by The Legal 500 for technical excellence, commercial insight, and a people-first approach. We partner with major employers,including PLCs, SMEs, and high-net-worth individuals,across sectors such as technology, retail, construction, manufacturing, and education.

Our approachable, “can do” team 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 we continue our ambitious growth journey, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our Employment practice.

You’llplay a pivotal role in driving innovation, enhancing knowledge, and ensuring our teamremainsahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.

This role is about shaping the future of knowledge within our Employment Team. As aProfessional Support Lawyer (PSL)/Knowledge Lawyer,you’llbe 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’llcombine deep employment lawexpertisewith 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.

• Lead end-to-end delivery of knowledge initiatives, ensuring projects are scoped, executed, and embedded effectively across the team.
• Proactivelymonitorand interpret emerging legislation and case law (e.g., Employment Rights Bill), translating developments into actionable guidance andtimelyimplementation.
• Champion innovation in knowledge delivery,leveragingautomation, AI, and digital tools to enhance accessibility and efficiency.

• Curate and continuously evolve the Employment team’s knowledge assets, including precedents, templates, and checklists, tomaintainbest-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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Training Delivery
  Number of internal training sessions delivered per quarter.
• Timeliness of Legal Briefings
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