Senior Knowledge Lawyer - ESG

Job Details

Practice Area/Department: Operational Risk & Environment PQE Level: 7+ PQE

About the Firm Our client is a leading full-service law firm with an exceptional reputation in Asset Management, M&A, and Dispute Resolution & Investigations. They advise asset managers across alternative asset classes, listed and private companies, financial institutions, and other major enterprises on complex UK and cross-border matters.

Department Overview The firm’s ESG practice is recognised as market-leading, with a multi-disciplinary team delivering holistic solutions to ESG challenges across a broad range of industry sectors, in the UK and internationally.

They work closely with asset managers, lenders, and corporates to manage operational, reputational, and compliance risks linked to ESG factors, aiming to drive meaningful engagement and long-term relationships.

Core areas of the ESG agenda include:

Environment, Climate and Biodiversity

Sustainable Finance and Investment

Business Ethics and Human Rights

ESG Litigation and Crisis Management

Corporate Advisory and Governance

People and Diversity

Real Estate and the Built Environment

Tax and ESG

Knowledge capability is central to the ESG offering, and the successful candidate will play a vital role in monitoring regulatory developments, producing high-quality knowledge products, and collaborating with colleagues and partners to deliver market-leading ESG services.

Reporting Line The Senior Knowledge Lawyer will report to the Co-Heads of ESG and Impact, while being situated within the Operational Risk & Environment department to ensure integration across the firm.

Role Purpose To support the growth, development, and reputation of the ESG practice by delivering strategic, innovative, and client-focused knowledge management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Client-Facing Strategic Knowledge Management

Lead the development of a high-performing ESG knowledge function.

Create thought leadership and knowledge products tailored to client needs.

Organise training, knowledge-sharing, and networking sessions for clients.

Maintain and develop relationships with international partner firms for ESG collaboration.

Build the ESG team’s external profile via social media and industry networks.

Support BD efforts, including award submissions and conference participation.

Represent the firm in relevant ESG industry and specialist groups.

Internal Knowledge and Training

Map ESG workstreams across the firm and encourage cross-departmental collaboration.

Lead internal ESG knowledge forums and support the Sustainability Working Group.

Monitor key ESG legal and regulatory developments and ensure timely dissemination.

Manage ESG knowhow storage and resources at firmwide level.

Deliver or coordinate ESG training sessions for lawyers and other staff.

Mentor colleagues on ESG-related problem analysis and solution development.

Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be:

A qualified lawyer (England & Wales) with at least 7 years’ PQE in ESG-related fields such as environment, climate, human rights, governance, or sustainable finance.

Experienced in knowledge management or PSL work (desirable but not essential).

Strategic, analytical, and commercially minded.

Confident advising senior stakeholders and influencing change.

Skilled in communication, both written and verbal, with strong stakeholder engagement abilities.

Curious, innovative, and collaborative, with a client-focused approach.

Able to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure.

Additional Information

Full-time role with agile working available.

The firm will be moving to a new City of London office in early 2026.

The organisation is committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting candidates requiring adjustments during the recruitment process.