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Knowledge Manager – Tax & Trusts

Knowledge Manager – Tax & Trusts

Job Ref:

OL/JRW9603

Salary:

£75-£95,000 + Full Benfits & Hybrid

Experience Level: 


5 YRS PQE, 6 YRS PQE, 7 YRS PQE, 8 YRS PQE, 9+ YRS PQE

Practice Area:

Private Client

Job Description


Knowledge Lawyer – Tax & Trusts

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.

The Role

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.
  • Monitoring and communicating key legal developments in UK and international tax, trusts, and estate planning.
  • Organising and delivering engaging team training sessions.
  • 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.

About You

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.
  • 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).

Working Arrangements

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).

The Opportunity

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
  • Pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
  • Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, gym discounts, and cycle-to-work schemes
  • Bonus and profit-share schemes

Next Steps

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 a number of 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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