Lead Senior Knowledge Lawyer - Cayman Islands

Overview of role

The Lead Senior Knowledge Lawyer is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering Walkers’ global knowledge management strategy, harmonising legal resources across jurisdictions, and managing a team to ensure best-in-class knowledge sharing and legal support across the firm.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Oversee creation and maintenance of precedents, know-how, practice notes and client-facing materials.
• Develop and implement global knowledge management strategies, including technological initiatives and harmonisation of legal resources across jurisdictions.
• Manage Cayman-based Knowledge Management team and coordinate training for lawyers and support staff on knowledge resources.
• Support learning and development initiatives and collaborate with practice groups and business services teams.
• Lead governance and compliance activities, including review and dissemination of legislation and regulatory updates.
• Act as secretary or chair for key committees and working groups as required.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across offices and departments to promote knowledge sharing and adoption of KM platforms.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Qualified lawyer with 15+ years’ PQE in a top-tier law firm.
• Proven leadership in knowledge management and strategic initiatives, preferably in a law firm environment.
• Experience managing global Knowledge Management projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of Knowledge Management tools, systems and processes, including SharePoint and document automation software.
• Familiarity with data governance, taxonomy design and metadata standards.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and change management skills.
• Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Walkers offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for career progression and an excellent remuneration package, including a discretionary performance-based bonus, pension and fully covered health insurance for employees and 5 weeks' vacation. Remuneration will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please note that Walkers will not accept any applications received from agencies at this time. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the closing of the role.

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