Knowledge Paralegal

Job Description

The Role

We are looking for a Knowledge Paralegal to join our Knowledge Management team in London or Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive legal professional to support the firm's knowledge function by managing legal know-how, assisting with legal content development, supporting training programmes and contributing to legal technology and AI initiatives.

You will work closely with Knowledge Lawyers and wider business teams to help ensure that valuable legal knowledge is captured, maintained and shared effectively across the firm.

Duration: Permanent
Working Pattern: 2 days working from the office, 3 days remote

The Team

Our Knowledge Management team plays a vital role in supporting lawyers and clients through the development, organisation and dissemination of legal know-how and best practice. Working alongside experienced Knowledge Lawyers, innovation specialists and business services teams, you'll contribute to initiatives that enhance legal knowledge sharing, improve efficiencies and support the firm's continued investment in technology and innovation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working within a legal environment, ideally as a Paralegal, Knowledge Paralegal or within a knowledge management function.
• Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills, with the ability to summarise complex information clearly and accurately.
• Excellent organisational skills with experience maintaining document libraries, knowledge repositories or intranet-based systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience coordinating training sessions, events or learning activities.
• An interest in legal technology, innovation and AI-enabled knowledge solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge management systems or document management platforms.

What Sets This Role Apart

• Work at the forefront of legal knowledge management, supporting the development and maintenance of high-quality legal resources used across the firm.
• Gain exposure to innovative legal technology and AI initiatives that are shaping the future of legal services.
• Collaborate with experienced Knowledge Lawyers and contribute to legal updates, publications, training programmes and thought leadership content.

What's in it for you

• Modern, flexible working – A minimum of 2 days each week required from the office, 3 days from home.
• Join an award-winning global firm – Clyde & Co is ranked Band 1 in multiple practice areas by Chambers and Legal 500.
• Career progression and development – Structured learning and development programmes, secondment opportunities and internal mobility across global offices.
• Award-winning for pro bono work and recognised as an inclusive firm, with global DEI initiatives, leadership programmes, and community impact through volunteering and sustainability.
• Perks include life assurance from day one, season ticket loans and lifestyle discounts, an annual Wellbeing Day each year, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and more.

Please note: eligibility for benefits may vary based on location and length of service. Full details will be confirmed upon joining.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.