Knowledge Counsel – Corporate

@ Mayer Brown

Overview

Mayer Brown, an international law firm, is seeking a Knowledge Counsel – Corporate to join its Knowledge Management department in the London office. The role is ideal for an experienced corporate lawyer or a senior fee-earner with a strong track record in knowledge management.

Hours & Reporting

Standard hours are 9:30am to 5:30pm with flexibility and can be full time or part time (minimum 21 hours per week). The role reports to the Director of Knowledge Management (Europe & Asia) and indirectly to the global Senior Director of Knowledge Management, while working closely with the London Corporate & Securities team.

Department & Team

The Corporate & Securities Knowledge Management team is integrated globally, comprising more than 26 Knowledge Counsel/Lawyers, Knowledge Specialists and Executives. The team focuses on capturing, curating, and disseminating legal and commercial knowledge across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge Management Strategy: Lead and advise on KM strategy, communicating clearly with partners and fee-earners.
• Legal Knowledge: Maintain and update legal resources, standard forms, and precedents while advising on legal queries.
• Lawyer Training and Technical Expertise: Collaborate to develop and deliver practice-related training and materials.
• Client-Facing Initiatives: Monitor legal/market trends and create client alerts, thought leadership, and knowledge products.
• Innovation & Technology: Implement legal technology and process improvements in collaboration with legal tech teams.

Other Responsibilities

Participate in KM meetings, develop internal relationships, and support additional knowledge initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

A qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience. A strong academic background with at least a 2.1 law degree from a reputed institution is required.

Experience, Skills & Personal Attributes

• Minimum 10 years in corporate law at an international firm.
• Excellent understanding of English contract law and M&A processes.
• High professional standards with exceptional drafting, research, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adept at working independently within a team.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and collaborative working environments.

Key skills/competency

• Knowledge Management
• Corporate Law
• M&A
• Legal Drafting
• Training
• Legal Research
• Client Advisory
• Regulatory Compliance
• Innovation
• Collaboration