Knowledge Lawyer – Fintech

An opportunity has arisen to join the global Knowledge and Training (K&T) function as a Knowledge Lawyer supporting a leading global fintech practice, focusing on regulatory developments in the UK and EU.

You will join a practice recognised as a global leader in fintech, guiding clients through some of the most innovative and complex transactions in the market, including those involving distributed ledger technology (DLT) infrastructure, cryptoassets, pioneering payments solutions and AI. The client base includes major international financial institutions, market infrastructure providers, asset managers, leading fintechs and cryptoasset service providers, corporates, regulators and policy makers.

Sitting within a leading Financial Regulation team (Tier 1 for Fintech: Regulatory in Legal 500), you will deliver practical and insightful knowhow and advice to Partners and lawyers focused on fintech matters. You will work collaboratively with Knowledge Lawyers and information specialists across a global network, and closely with the global lead for Tech knowledge to coordinate strategy, knowledge and thought leadership. You will also liaise with Thought Leadership, Business Development, Marketing and Communications, PR and other business professional teams, as well as the Transformation team and Legal Technology Advisors on innovation and AI projects.

The role includes external engagement, such as supporting client outreach and training, and participation in policy and trade association work with regulators (such as the Financial Conduct Authority), trade bodies and peers at other law firms.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyse fintech legal and regulatory developments (UK and EU focus, with awareness of international developments) covering cryptoassets, stablecoins, tokenised deposits, payments and AI.
• Respond to fintech and digital assets regulatory queries from lawyers across the network and provide ad hoc input into wider knowledge resources.
• Supervise and strategically input into internal and client-facing fintech resources, including topic guides and horizon-scanning newsletters.
• Identify opportunities to improve the capture, organisation and sharing of fintech knowhow, including developing curated knowledge collections, practice notes, templates and clause libraries.
• Lead or contribute to thought leadership publications, client briefings, blog posts, webinars and other client-facing materials.
• Draft, coordinate and contribute to consultation responses and policy submissions on fintech and digital assets regulation.
• Participate in working groups of trade associations, external committees and Knowledge Lawyer communities.
• Support business development and strategic client initiatives, including capability statements, pitches, client panels, and bespoke outreach materials.
• Prepare and deliver internal training on key fintech developments, including UK and EU cryptoasset regulatory developments.
• Support the development, adoption and effective use of legal technology tools, including AI tools, to improve efficiency and embed new ways of working.
• Participate in coordination calls, contribute to Tech Group knowledge initiatives, and help shape priorities, training and central resources.
• Provide strategic input into hosted and external fintech events, and contribute to ranking submissions, award submissions and media outreach.

Your experience:

You will be a senior level lawyer or existing Knowledge Lawyer/PSL with fintech and digital assets regulatory expertise and a strong track record of keeping abreast of legal developments in this fast-evolving space. An interest in knowledge management and legal training is critical, though you do not necessarily need to be a current Knowledge Lawyer. You will have an excellent academic background, strong research and drafting skills, attention to detail and robust organisational skills. You should have excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills, a high level of commercial awareness, and the ability to engage effectively with partners, clients and industry leaders. A strong interest in legal technology, AI and innovation is essential; prior experience in this area is beneficial.

• Senior level lawyer or existing Knowledge Lawyer/PSL with fintech and digital assets regulatory expertise.
• Strong track record of keeping abreast of legal developments in fintech and digital assets regulation.
• Interest in knowledge management and legal training; experience advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent academic background.
• Strong research and drafting skills, attention to detail, and organisational skills.
• Proactive and committed to providing first-class service to fee earners and clients.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.
• High level of commercial awareness.
• Ability to engage effectively with partners, clients, and industry leaders.
• Strong interest in legal technology, AI and innovation; prior experience beneficial.