Real Estate Disputes Knowledge Lawyer

This is a strategic Knowledge Lawyer role within a leading Real Estate Disputes team, focused on driving technical excellence, consistency and innovation across contentious property work. You will act as a central point of expertise, shaping how the team delivers legal advice and responds to market developments. Client Details Our client is a highly regarded international law firm with a strong reputation for combining technical excellence with commercial insight. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, investment in people and forward-thinking approach to innovation, including a clear focus on technology and knowledge management as part of its long-term growth strategy. Description About the RoleAs a Knowledge Lawyer, you will play a key role in supporting a high-performing disputes practice by developing, managing and sharing the team's legal know-how. Working closely with partners and fee-earners, you will help ensure that advice remains technically robust, commercially focused and delivered efficiently. Key responsibilities include: • Acting as a technical advisor on complex real estate disputes and civil procedure issues • Monitoring and analysing legal and market developments, and translating these into practical guidance, precedents and updates • Producing and maintaining standard documents, playbooks and know-how resources • Designing and delivering internal and client-facing training • Supporting the development of litigation strategies and consistent approaches across key work types • Driving improvements in knowledge management through legal technology and AI tools • Contributing to thought leadership and client-facing materials in collaboration with BD and marketing teams • Working closely with the wider Knowledge Lawyer community to support a firmwide KM strategy The TeamThe team advises a broad client base including developers, investors, landlords, tenants, financial institutions and corporate occupiers. They work on a full range of contentious property matters, including: • Dilapidations • Lease renewals • Rent review and service charge disputes • Break options, forfeiture and possession • Development and property management disputes • Professional negligence relating to property Profile • UK-qualified solicitor with circa 5+ years' PQE in Real Estate Disputes, or an experienced PSL/Knowledge Lawyer • Strong technical experience across contentious property work • Excellent drafting skills, with the ability to produce clear, practical and commercially focused materials • Confident communicator, able to deliver training and engage stakeholders at all levels • Highly organised, proactive and collaborative, with the ability to manage multiple priorities • Interest in legal innovation, knowledge management and technology Job Offer • A strategic, non-fee-earning role with real influence across a leading disputes practice • Opportunity to become a recognised subject matter expert in real estate disputes • Exposure to high-quality, complex and high-profile work • Strong emphasis on training, development and career progression • Collaborative and supportive team culture • The chance to play a key role in legal innovation and AI adoption