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Job Title
Knowledge Lawyer - Insurance Group, APAC
Job Location
Singapore
Job Type
Business Services
Country/Territory
Singapore
Region
Asia Pacific
Description
About the Role
The Knowledge Lawyer for the APAC Insurance Group will manage and
execute key knowledge initiatives for the Group, working in
collaboration with a range of knowledge and business support personnel
throughout the Region.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Core knowledge duties
Work with the Group Knowledge Partners and the Head of Knowledge
to develop the Group's knowledge content plan and towards the
achievement of the plan's objectives
Monitor legal developments, legal trends and regulatory changes,
analyse key impacts, and communicate this to the Group, incorporate
these changes into other knowledge work products in the Group and
more widely (including the creation of market facing content, and
precedent/practice guidance amendments)
Promoting the contribution of know-how, and instigating processes
to maximise contributions (including attendance at relevant Group
meetings, regular Group reminders, end of matter de-briefs etc)
Maintenance of the Firm's intranet platform to provide a
comprehensive knowledge resource for the Group, to include other
knowledge work products and know-how collections
Building greater cross practice area connections between other
professional support lawyers in the Region and other professional
support lawyers with the same role globally
Work with the Group Knowledge Partners to raise the profile of the
Group by a more consistent application of best practices in
content-led practice development and brand-enhancement
Internal knowledge and
training support
Create and maintain knowledge content needed by the Group to
promote efficient, streamlined work production and support
delegation, such as templates, guidance and process maps
Identify innovative approaches to the improvement of service
delivery in both technology and process
Liaise with the Firm's wider Legal Delivery team to develop
knowledge work products to be capable to use in conjunction with
legal technology
Contribute to and assist with the scoping and administration of
pilots to test innovation within the Group and across the wider Firm
Support the Group's black letter law and legal skills training
programme (in the Region and where appropriate globally) by
providing input into the curriculum, as well as developing training
and presentation materials (including e-learning modules) and
delivering modules as required
Support the Group's external client training by developing
training and presentation materials and delivering modules as
required, in particular identifying opportunities to recycle
internal training materials to offer clients "added value" services
Liaise with the firm's Learning and Development staff in
connection with the Group's on-going training needs
Market facing content
Develop content for thought leadership reports, legal
publications, client alerts or client training as required
Monitor and track industry/sector developments relevant to the
Group's key clients, and feed into market facing content and other
knowledge work product and deliverables
Promote the wider utilization of knowledge and innovation tools
and processes within the Groups
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Strong academic credentials
Admitted in a common law jurisdiction
Minimum 4 - 6 years post qualification experience as a practicing
lawyer or PSL/practice support lawyer, with direct involvement in
insurance industry know-how and developments, the majority of which
fall within the contentious, claims and advisory sphere. Experience
in insurance claims across a spectrum of business lines (financial
lines, property, casualty, etc) is preferred.
Excellent English language skills (verbal and written) and the
confidence to communicate and present well in a multi-cultural,
multi-level matrix environment
Excellent time management and organizing skills
Innovative and client-focused in the use of delivery media
Understands and promotes connections between KM, training and
business development
Strong word processing, spreadsheet and presentation skills
Strong legal research and excellent legal drafting skills
Able to present information concisely and professionally
Self-starter who is able to demonstrate a proactive and positive
attitude to their work
Consistently produces quality work and pays close attention to detail
Ability to work with remote supervision as part of a dispersed team
Able to multi-task and work on a variety of projects at the same time
Keen to learn and develop, demonstrating enthusiasm and dedication
The Matter Management Plan is designed for use throughout the
lifetime of the matter, setting out the approach to day-to-day
delivery for the benefit of the client and the Clyde & Co
delivery team.
About Clyde & Co in the Asia Pacific Region
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners,
2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70
offices and associated offices worldwide.Our values are the principles
that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and
strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as
one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are
committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a
diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and
clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which
everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional
skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work,
volunteering, and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact
it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the
SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions
reduction targets. For more information, please visit www.clydeco.com
* Local law Joint venture also in place.
We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including
discounted private health insurance, first class family leave
offering, and wellbeing initiatives.
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our
core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity
and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow
everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all
applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of
background or identity
Please note that Clyde & Co is not currently releasing
this role for agency submissions..
How To Apply
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and
progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please
submit your application including:
Cover letter
CV/Resume
Academic transcript(s).
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