Practice Development Lawyer - Technology

The successful applicant will be an integral part of our dynamic and market-leading Technology practice group and Knowledge and Practice Development team. The role will report directly to the Knowledge and Practice Development Partner.

The success of our Technology practice is driven by the practical application of up-to-date technical legal knowledge. Your role will be crucial in maintaining that success. You will be given the freedom and flexibility to innovate and strategically develop the group's knowledge function in an open and supportive environment. Ideally, you will have an interest in the use of technology to improve the group's knowledge offering. You will have the benefit of working alongside a large group of Practice Development lawyers and the broader Practice Development team.

The Technology Group is a team of dedicated intellectual property and technology specialists with a depth of expertise across all industry sectors. Combining lawyers experienced in contentious and non-contentious fields, we offer a complete legal service across the broad spectrum of matters which arise – Intellectual Property, Technology, Commercial Contracts and Privacy & Data Security. Our clients are leading domestic and international companies, including some of the most recognised names (many of whom have made Ireland their European Headquarters). We provide our clients with innovative and commercial support, offering practical and business-oriented solutions.

Recognised as Ireland's Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year (2013, 2014, and 2016) by the leading international IP publication Managing Intellectual Property, we consistently achieve the highest ranking from international publications and commentators.

Role and responsibilities

• To work with the Knowledge and Practice Development partner and fee-earners on appropriate knowledge management initiatives as they arise, for example, the capture of tacit knowledge in significant Technology transactions
• To assist fee earners (and clients where appropriate) in respect of technical and/or practical legal issues raised by clients, and to assist in the development of position papers, toolkits and other legal know how
• To take responsibility for the development and production of new precedents (to a standard that is partner sign-off level) and the maintenance generally of precedents
• To play a significant role in exploiting the business development opportunities presented by knowledge
• To focus on developing a strong client-facing knowledge lawyer role through seminars, publications and client training and supporting Knowledge Plus, our online client knowledge resource
• To play a proactive role in bringing knowledge BD ideas to the Technology partner group and to collaborate with the Technology partners in implementing these ideas
• To capture and disseminate relevant legal knowledge so as to ensure that the collective expertise and knowledge of the group is understood and shared
• To develop appropriate knowledge tools for the Technology team that are aligned with and informed by the business needs of the team and its client base
• To play a significant role in aligning Technology knowledge with other departments, as appropriate
• To participate in other knowledge management initiatives and projects, as appropriate and providing assistance to the knowledge partner and other knowledge lawyers regarding specific Know How or Knowledge Management initiatives
• To provide input and participate internal and external training initiatives
• To develop and promote the expertise of our Technology team in the market including presenting to, and engaging directly with clients and at industry events as appropriate

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor/lawyer with ideally 4+ years of post-qualification within Technology
• Strong academic background
• Keen interest in legal knowledge, learning and development
• Commercial focus and business acumen
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to present at client seminars, conferences and workshops
• IT literacy and an interest in leveraging technology to improve knowledge offering
• Ability to think creatively and strategically and to drive innovation and change
• Ability to establish credibility with, effectively engage with and influence diverse teams of senior individuals
• Collaborative team player with the ability to develop and work in a dynamic, intellectually rigorous environment

Benefits

• A competitive remuneration package
• Access to the firm’s marquee training and development programmes, delivered through the ALG School of Business and Law
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Pension and health insurance contribution, wellbeing contribution, life assurance, subsidised gym, restaurant and coffee shop.
• Hybrid working policy

The Firm

A&L Goodbody (ALG) is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. ALG is a full service, independent, corporate law firm with over 1,000 employees, and a client base spanning across the strong international and domestic business community in Ireland.

ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered through the use of new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing-leading business service teams.

Learn more about us here or a see a sample of our recent notable awards.

Accessibility

If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.

We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.