Knowledge Counsel (4+ PAE)
People2People UK SF ·www.people2people.co.uk
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This role sits within a highly regarded, national specialist employment, workplace relations, safety and regulatory law firm. The firm operates across multiple Australian jurisdictions and is known for delivering trusted, practical and commercially grounded advice to major corporate and government clients. It offers a decentralised, collaborative culture with a strong people focus, a flat structure, and a clear growth trajectory.
The Role
An opportunity exists for a Knowledge Counsel to join the firm’s Knowledge & Markets function. This is a senior, non‑fee earning role that supports the legal practice by driving firm‑wide knowledge, learning and high‑quality legal content. Working closely with the Director of Markets and Knowledge and partners nationally, the role plays a central and influential position within the firm. Key duties include:
- Managing and developing employment law precedents and work product
- Researching legislative and regulatory developments and delivering internal knowledge updates
- Acting as a firm‑wide “go‑to” for employment law insights and guidance
- Owning and delivering a weekly employment law update for internal and client audiences
- Supporting internal learning initiatives and capability building
- Managing legal research tools, subscriptions and AI technology
- Producing and editing high‑quality market‑facing legal content in plain English
The Candidate
This role will suit an experienced employment lawyer seeking a long‑term, specialist knowledge role outside of fee earning. The ideal candidate will have:
- Approximately 4+ years’ post‑admission experience
- Strong background in employment, industrial relations and/or safety law
- Prior private practice experience
- Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, organised and collaborative working style
- Genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for employment law
- Comfort influencing senior lawyers without formal authority
This role is not suited to candidates seeking partnership, management responsibility, or a return to fee earning.
Benefits
Non‑fee earning role with meaningful influence across the firm. Competitive salary package up to $180,000 inclusive of super. High levels of autonomy and trust. Access to senior leadership and national legal teams. Hybrid working (one set WFH day per week). Collegiate, values‑driven culture with strong mentoring and support. Long‑term career opportunity within a specialist, growing firm.
Apply now using a MS Word version of your CV or contact Kalinda Campbell at people2people on 02 8270 9715 or kalinda@people2people.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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