Real Estate – Junior Knowledge Management Executive (12-month FTC)

Background Our Real Estate Group is widely acknowledged as the leading all-Ireland practice on property law. Our comprehensive range of services has ensured that we continue to advise on the largest and most innovative Real Estate transactions in Ireland, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development and funding. As the leading Real Estate Group in Ireland, combined with our in-depth industry knowledge, we have a significant competitive advantage that enables us to service the diverse requirements of our broad client base. Our Real Estate Group includes the leading commercial property team in Northern Ireland and this strength in both jurisdictions enables Arthur Cox to advise on cross-border Real Estate transactions. Our Real Estate Group is closely linked to the specialist expertise provided by our Construction and Engineering , Environment and Planning , Tax , Debt Finance and Corporate and M&A Groups, expertise that is often integral to the structuring of major Real Estate transactions. We also work closely with our Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Investigations Group on all types of property and landlord and tenant disputes. About the Role This role offers an excellent opportunity for an individual with an interest in law, knowledge management, technology and innovation to contribute to the effective sharing and management of legal know-how. You will work closely with our real estate professional support lawyer and the wider Knowledge, Learning & Development team, partners, fee earners, business service teams, and technology specialists to ensure that legal knowledge is captured, maintained and easily accessible. You will also play an important role in supporting the firm’s adoption of legal technology and AI tools. Key Responsibilities Innovation, Technology and Digital Literacy Familiarity with and strong interest in the application of AI and other legal technology tools to their optimum effect in the legal environment. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, SharePoint, Teams, Excel). Basic data literacy — ability to report on system usage, identify gaps, and present findings. Knowledge Management Experience with knowledge management systems and document management platforms (e.g. Sharepoint or iManage). Ability to maintain and organise precedent libraries and know-how databases. Understanding of information architecture, taxonomy, and metadata standards and the importance of data quality and hygiene. Project and Stakeholder Management Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Strong communication skills. Strong organisation and time management skills. Confidence in facilitating training sessions on subjects of competence / expertise. What Success Looks Like The successful candidate will: understand the business of a commercial law firm and the range of legal practice areas relevant to the firm. understand the importance of professional standards and regulatory requirements in legal services. be familiar with legal research tools and databases. be familiar with and have the ability to analyse legal content (precedents, know-how, practice guides). have experience producing or editing legal know-how materials (legislation summaries, practice guides, checklists). be interested in the organisation of data and how legal knowledge is captured, presented, maintained and made accessible. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Why Join Us? When you join Arthur Cox, you will work with lawyers who are the Irish leaders in commercial law and who work on the largest, most complex and innovative transactions in Ireland. You will become part of a high-performance team that delivers successful outcomes in new and innovative ways. About the Person Essential Applicants will typically possess all of the following: high attention to detail. an organised self-starter. an interest in the law. an interest in the organisation of data and information; intellectual curiosity and desire to keep up with legal and regulatory developments. commercial awareness relevant to the firm’s practice areas. strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. discretion and professionalism when handling confidential client and matter information. Desirable Applicants will typically be or possess one or more of the following: a graduate of law. a graduate of library and information science or a related discipline. a graduate of legal technology/innovation. prior experience in a law firm. Benefits Competitive salary and bonus structure Comprehensive health and wellness benefits Professional development opportunities Hybrid working arrangements