Real Estate Knowledge Lawyer

Posted 1 day 4 hours ago by Reed

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Berkshire, Newbury, United Kingdom, RG141
Job Description

A leading Top 50 UK legal and professional services business is seeking a technically exceptional Real Estate Knowledge Lawyer to support one of the UK's largest regional-based Real Estate teams.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Real Estate Solicitor, Professional Support Lawyer (PSL), Knowledge Lawyer, Legal Director or Partner to move into a highly influential strategic role, shaping legal excellence, knowledge sharing and best practice across a national practice.

Unlike traditional fee-earning positions, this role focuses on developing lawyers, driving technical standards, supporting innovation and ensuring the Real Estate team remains at the forefront of legal and market developments.

The Role

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the Real Estate practice to develop and implement knowledge initiatives that enhance the quality, consistency and efficiency of legal service delivery.

Responsibilities include:

  • Leading the Real Estate knowledge function and supporting lawyers nationally
  • Monitoring legal, regulatory and market developments
  • Creating and maintaining precedents, templates, drafting notes and practical guidance
  • Delivering legal training, workshops and technical updates
  • Supporting lawyer development, onboarding and upskilling initiatives
  • Managing knowledge resources and legal information systems
  • Conducting file audits and supporting compliance and quality standards
  • Collaborating with legal technology and innovation teams
  • Supporting thought leadership, client seminars and market commentary
  • Acting as a trusted technical expert for Real Estate colleagues nationwide

About You

Applications are welcomed from:

  • Qualified Solicitors with strong Real Estate or Commercial Property experience
  • Existing Professional Support Lawyers (PSLs)
  • Knowledge Lawyers
  • Senior Associates
  • Legal Directors
  • Partners seeking a strategic, non-fee earning position

You will ideally have:

  • Strong technical Real Estate law knowledge
  • Experience producing precedents, guidance notes or legal updates
  • A passion for training, mentoring and developing others
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • An interest in legal innovation, knowledge management and process improvement
  • The ability to influence and support lawyers across multiple offices

Why Apply?

  • Join one of the UK's largest and fastest-growing legal businesses
  • Play a key role in one of the country's largest regional Real Estate teams
  • Highly visible national position with strategic influence
  • No traditional fee-earning or business development targets
  • Opportunity to shape legal knowledge, innovation and best practice
  • Flexible location with access to a national office network
  • Excellent work-life balance
  • Career-defining opportunity for a technically-focused Real Estate lawyer

For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Alvin Jose at Reed Legal.