Legal Knowledge

JR-5234
- Brussels
- Knowledge Management
- Permanent

**Job Description**:
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Our Knowledge and Information Department_**

Working as One Team, you will be part of our regional and global knowledge networks which encompass our Knowledge, Expertise and Thought Leadership activities (KETL).

You will report both to the Regional Information Manager in Continental Europe and to the Knowledge partner in Brussels.

**_ What you will be responsible for_**

You will have a range of responsibilities, including:

- coordinating the gathering and dissemination of know-how and the management and development of our knowledge systems;
- ensuring that the firm's templates and guidance notes are state of the art, so as to enable our lawyers to respond fast to clients' needs
- monitoring current legal and business developments and keeping our lawyers informed through updates, presentations, briefings and thought leadership materials;
- organising and managing the overall administration of the library (including budget management);
- following-up and assessing information sources;
- organising online information resources and providing internal training;
- coordinating and implementing central projects focused on knowledge management;
- liaising with knowledge and information contacts in other Clifford Chance offices;
- identifying the training needs and following-up on continuing legal education requirements;
- organising induction for new joiners and K&I training.

You will have an important role in ensuring that our collective experience, which is at the cutting edge of client work and legal developments, is captured and used for the benefit of all our lawyers. You will develop effective working relationships within the different practice groups and ensure their information and template requirements are developed and met. You will also engage with lawyers at all levels to encourage knowledge sharing.

**Qualifications**:
You have a strong interest in knowledge and information monitoring and management. Prior experience in business law and/or knowledge management support is an asset.

You have excellent research and analytical skills along with advanced organisational and time management skills.

You work with a team-oriented attitude. You are proactive and committed to providing a first-class service to our lawyers. You have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

You are pragmatic, self-motivated and flexible. You have the ability to take initiative and responsibility for your work, and to drive projects and initiatives until completion.

You communicate effectively and are fluent in English, Dutch and French.

Company Description

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.

You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part of an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

Additional Information

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Equal Opportunities _**

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for cha