Job title: Knowledge Lawyer – Litigation
Company: Michael Page
Job description:
- Chance to work within a premier international firm in the Hong Kong market
- Internal role that has no billable hours.
About Our ClientA premier international firm that has a tremendous history in Hong Kong and is looking to maintain its presence in the Hong Kong market for many years to come. Full service office and the litigation team is held in high regard in the market.The team is expanding and this role is a clear sign of the commitment of the firm to both its lawyers and Hong Kong.Job DescriptionHelping grow the business of the firm and strengthen client relationships
- Keep up to date on what is happening in the relevant practice area and help relevant stakeholders identify and pursue business opportunities and raise profile in accordance with the firm’s strategy and priorities – including fostering their own internal and external networks.
- Drive the practice’s approach to the market by identifying opportunities for client-facing knowledge products and thought leadership, writing blogs, briefings and other client content, and contributing to larger publications and articles, in all cases demonstrating the practice’s leading-edge legal technical capability and market awareness.
- Play a key role in client relationships by developing and, where appropriate, delivering, client training, seminars and talking points. There is a strong external-facing aspect to this role and the Knowledge Lawyer should have a good understanding of and a strong interest in the sector.
Enabling the firm’s lawyers to provide market-leading client service
- Monitor key legal developments and disseminate to lawyers in the practice – always considering the impact on internal knowledge products, profile raising and business development potential
- Work with partners and other senior stakeholders to develop house views & develop and update internal knowledge products (eg guidance notes or checklists)
- Capture insights from client mandates, being able to draw out trends and themes and share internally, and reflect them as needed in internal knowledge products or internal training.
Developing the legal skills of the firm’s lawyers
- Act as an internal advisor/consultant to lawyers working in the practice, understanding the developments and acting as a trusted sounding board on complex points.
- Working with other colleagues, to design, deliver and contribute (and to engage lawyers in the practice at all levels in delivering and contributing) to relevant training sessions.
International outlook and networking
- Have an international outlook and share information and connect with colleagues.
- Build relationships and networks across the international practice
- Work with other Knowledge colleagues to coordinate work, minimise duplication, manage risk, share practical tips and ensure that work product is optimised.
The Successful Applicant
- Qualified Hong Kong lawyer with a strong academic background.
- A high level of relevant successful experience working as a lawyer in an international setting, including demonstrable experience in complex Hong Kong litigation and international arbitration.
- Experience working as a Knowledge or Professional Support lawyer is desirable but not essential. Training will be provided for those transitioning into a Knowledge role for the first time.
What’s on OfferThe opportunity to work within a leading firm and litigation team in the Hong Kong market. Whilst the role does not have billable targets, it is a strategical important function within the team. The role offers great transparency within the department and the firm as a whole.
Expected salary:
Location: Hong Kong
Job date: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:18:04 GMT
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