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Senior Knowledge Lawyer – Financial Regulation (Wholesale Banking)

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Addleshaw Goddard

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Legal
  • Aberdeen

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong legal expertise, experience in financial regulation, training skills, excellent drafting abilities, project management experience, and a collaborative mindset.
  • You will provide financial regulation support, conduct training, update knowledge resources, leverage technology, engage in business development, and participate in client activities while supervising juniors.

Requirements

  • Excellent academic legal background and technical legal expertise
  • Demonstrable ability of accurately understanding and communicating changes in law and regulations to colleagues and clients in a commercial context
  • Significant, relevant experience, typically as a qualified solicitor or barrister with expertise in financial regulation. A senior lawyer from private practice, in-house or a regulator with expertise in prudential regulation or digital assets would be well suited to this role
  • A committed team player with a delivery focussed mindset
  • Experience of designing and delivering effective training sessions (ideally both in person and online)
  • Excellent skills in both legal drafting and writing compelling, commercially-focussed content for external publication
  • Relevant experience of organising or co-ordinating people, processes and IT systems resources to scope and deliver projects effectively
  • Experience of working directly with clients, particularly in-house lawyers at all levels, to scope and deliver knowledge management solutions
  • Supervisory experience and experience of defining work processes and "best practice" approaches

Responsibilities

  • offer advisory support on Financial Regulation, including areas like prudential regulation and the regulation of digital assets, whilst encouraging self-reliance in legal research among colleagues and clients.
  • ensure stakeholders are kept up to date with legal changes through succinct briefings, thought leadership, and tailored horizon scanning initiatives.
  • organise and conduct regular legal training for both clients and colleagues, contributing to both non-billable value-add and billable activities
  • aid in enriching the firm's knowledge base by drafting and updating precedents, maintain template legal opinions, authoring relevant know-how, deals done / experience databases, and managing collaboration tools and extranets.
  • leverage cutting-edge technologies such as AI and machine learning to streamline knowledge management and dissemination.
  • plays an active role in driving the strategy and execution of the team's business development including having a client facing role, where appropriate.
  • Networks internally and externally to build personal profile and reputation as a subject matter expert including in industry fora, and develop effective working relationships that help get things done and brings back best practice firms which is subsequently implemented within our team.
  • allocate a portion of your time to billable or value-added client work, as determined in consultation with your line manager.
  • identifying new tasks within your role and supervise junior professionals where suitable.
  • assist in harmonising the knowledge work within their team to ensure a consistent approach.
  • participate in client-facing activities for a predetermined portion of your time.

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Senior Knowledge Lawyer role in Financial Regulation?

The purpose of the Senior Knowledge Lawyer role is to support colleagues in the UK wholesale Financial Regulation practice, focusing on prudential regulation and digital assets, while also contributing to the building of new practice areas and enhancing the firm's knowledge management.

What areas of expertise are required for this role?

The role requires expertise in financial services regulation, particularly in prudential regulation and digital assets. Candidates should have significant experience as a qualified solicitor, barrister, or in-house counsel with relevant regulatory experience.

Is this role suitable for part-time work?

Yes, Knowledge Lawyers can be full or part-time, and the firm supports agile and flexible working arrangements based on the needs of individual teams.

What kind of professional development opportunities does Addleshaw Goddard provide for Knowledge Lawyers?

The firm is committed to developing Knowledge Lawyers either within this career pathway or in transitioning to full-time fee-earning lawyer roles, supporting their career progression and growth.

What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Knowledge Lawyer?

Responsibilities include offering advisory support on financial regulation, providing legal training, maintaining the firm's knowledge base, leveraging technology for knowledge dissemination, driving business development strategy, and participating in client-facing activities.

Will the Senior Knowledge Lawyer need to engage with external clients?

Yes, the role involves engaging with external clients, sharing insights face-to-face, and contributing to business development activities.

What support does the firm provide for knowledge management initiatives?

The firm supports collaboration with Research & Knowledge Services and other Business Services teams to deliver strategic projects and enhance knowledge management across the organization.

How does Addleshaw Goddard view the importance of team collaboration?

The firm values collaboration highly, promoting a culture where colleagues work together across disciplines and jurisdictions to achieve common goals and support client needs effectively.

What qualifications are preferred for this role?

A strong academic legal background and significant, relevant experience in financial regulation, particularly in prudential regulation and digital asset regulation, are preferred qualifications for this role.

Is there room for supervisory responsibilities in this role?

Yes, the role may involve supervising junior professionals and identifying new tasks, providing opportunities for leadership and mentorship.

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Addleshaw Goddard

Our lawyers find imaginative solutions to pivotal business problems for many of the world's most respected businesses.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1775
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Addleshaw Goddard is a global law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to businesses and organisations across various industries. The firm offers expertise in areas such as corporate law, commercial law, finance, real estate, employment law, and dispute resolution. Their ultimate mission is to be a trusted legal partner to their clients, delivering exceptional and tailored legal solutions that address complex business challenges and opportunities. Addleshaw Goddard's purpose is to provide expert legal advice and support that enables their clients to achieve their goals and navigate legal complexities effectively. They are committed to building long-lasting relationships with their clients and delivering high-quality legal services that align with their clients' objectives and values. Through their legal expertise and dedication to client success, Addleshaw Goddard aims to be a leading and influential player in the legal industry, contributing to the growth and success of businesses and organisations around the world.

Benefits

  • Life Assurance

    The firm provides life insurance of four times salary. This is automatically arranged for you from your start date but you may wish to consider completing an Expression of Wish form when joining the firm. Cover up to age 75 and maybe subject to underwriting.

  • Pension

    The firm offers membership to a Group Personal Pension Plan which is available to all employees with a matched contribution by the firm of 5% of salary. To meet the auto enrolment legislation all employees will be assessed for membership in the first month in which a salary is paid, and subject to meeting the requirements, membership will be deferred for 3 months.

  • Buy/Sell Holidays

    The firm offers the ability, on an annual basis (April), to buy/sell a maximum of one week's holiday in each holiday year. Payments are taken in 12 equal monthly instalments via salary. Holiday carried over from a previous holiday year will limit the ability to buy/sell further holiday.

  • Cycle Scheme

    The firm offers a cycle scheme allowing you to purchase a bicycle and /or cycling equipment for your commute to the office, using an established, tax efficient scheme.

  • Private Medical Insurance

    The firm's PMI scheme is offered to all employees. The firm also offers the option to upgrade cover and pay for spouse/family cover at a competitive monthly cost.