Department: Knowledge
Duration: Full time, permanent
We are currently recruiting a knowledge lawyer to join one of Ireland’s leading law firms. This role will have a particular responsibility for corporate law.
The Role
Key Responsibilities
Legal Developments & Research
* Monitoring new and proposed relevant Irish and EU legislation and case law
* Assessing the implications of relevant legal and regulatory developments for practice and producing detailed briefings for internal use
* Producing internal current awareness bulletins
* Assisting colleagues with ad hoc legal queries and research
Know How, Precedents & Knowledge Management
* Developing and managing collections of valuable know how
* Contributing to the development of "house views" and agreed positions on technical issues
* Developing, reviewing and updating precedents and practice tools on an ongoing basis
* Designing and delivering education and training courses with related materials
* Communicating knows how and precedent developments to the firm
* Participating in legal tech pilots and implementations
* Promoting a good knowledge culture
Client Facing Activities
* Identifying key legal developments of interest to clients
* Producing briefing papers and presentations for clients
* Preparing and delivering both general and bespoke client training
The Person
* You are a qualified solicitor with experience in private practice, preferably in a larger firm
* You have a minimum of five years' relevant experience
* You have excellent research skills and have a comprehensive understanding of the legislative process in the EU and Ireland
* You are commercially aware with a good understanding of business issues faced by clients
* You are a target-driven individual with strong organisational and project management skills
* You have a good understanding of the importance of effective knowledge management in a law firm
* You are curious about and are interested in legal tech
* You have excellent communication skills
* You have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and as part of a team
William Fry
William Fry LLP is one of Ireland’s leading corporate law firms with offices in Dublin, Cork, London, San Francisco, and New York. We have over 310 legal and tax professionals and over 460 staff. Our client-focused service combines technical excellence with commercial awareness and a practical, constructive approach to business issues. We advise leading domestic and international corporations, financial institutions and government organizations.
William Fry is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting people from diverse backgrounds and building an inclusive culture which harnesses the unique perspectives and skills of our people to deliver award winning innovative solutions to our clients. We are proud to be accredited as Investors in Diversity by the Irish Centre for Diversity. Please let us know if you require specific arrangements during the recruitment process. We'll do everything we can to support you. All information disclosed will be kept confidential.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
* Industries
* Legal Services
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