Job Description

Main information

Closing date

23/01/2026

Term type

Contract

Duration

6 months

Working hours

Monday - Friday (9.30am - 5.30pm)

Reports to

Practice Area Manager

Team

Knowledge, Learning & Development

Location

London

The Firm

Farrer & Co is synonymous with the highest quality legal advice and service.


We advise individuals, families, businesses, financial services, educational and not-for-profit organisations on every aspect of the law, wherever the need arises. From our offices in London we work with trusted professionals around the world to deliver a seamless international service.


Our clients present us with complex and varied challenges. Whether that's a complicated family trust issue, a multinational corporate transaction, or an emerging threat to their reputation, they need clear thinkers who can advise on the best solutions, fast thinkers when speed is of the essence and agile thinkers who can produce a fresh approach to get the job done. That's why they choose us.


Our clients value our in-depth knowledge, technical excellence and diversity of disciplines. But what really binds our long-standing relationships with them is our approach: pragmatic, plain speaking and always steadfast in our values, which we hold dear. Values which mean we gain our clients' trust, always strive to do the right thing, and aim for the best results for them.


Superb client service sits at the heart of everything we do. We are modern lawyers with timeless values.

The Team

At the heart of Farrers lies a commitment to its people, their knowledge and their development. The Knowledge, Learning & Development team supports our people to achieve their full potential, thereby underpinning the success of the firm itself.


Market-leading technical knowledge is essential and we work with all areas of the firm to ensure that our technical know-how is second to none. Sophisticated knowledge management systems enable efficient information sharing and thereby benefit our people and clients alike. We also know that the needs of our clients are constantly changing. Our culture of continuous learning and development constantly takes skills to the next level and thereby gives us the edge in all that we do.

Scope

To support the Knowledge Management Team in reviewing and updating precedent documents, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with current best practices and the Firm's house style.

Responsibilities

Responsible for updating any precedent documents for the Knowledge Management department. Updates include converting to current Word templates and house style, editing, amending, and resolving issues with any corrupt documents to ensure full accuracy and functionality. An expert in the Farrer house styles and works closely with Knowledge and IT on the knowledge precedents project.

Skills and Experience

Experience in a similar role, such as a Document Assistant/Specialist. Experience of working with complex documents on various IT packages. You will need to have a very good eye for detail, be a confident trouble-shooter as well as have an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes.

Person Specification

Proactive team player with an enthusiastic manner, who takes a flexible, 'can-do' approach to work. Excellent at prioritisation of workload and setting expectations. Excellent organisational skills. Excellent literacy and numeracy, with close attention to detail. Self-starting approach to tasks and projects and ability to work on own initiative.

Education and Qualifications

Previous experience dealing with complex document production tasks, managing house styles. Experience working with precedents and within the legal sector preferred.

Special aspects

Open to flexible working. This role is suitable for individuals looking to work a minimum 0.8 FTE. Flexible working patterns will be considered within the firm's agile working framework. The hours of work for this opportunity are 09:30am - 5:30pm but it is essential to be committed, flexible and prepared to work beyond the normal office hours when necessary and in response to client demand. Farrer & Co operates an agile working framework under which members of the firm are expected to spend at least 40% of their working hours in the office. This is a minimum expectation: individuals may elect or be asked or expected to work more frequently in the office, depending on circumstance.


Farrer & Co is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We look to employ the best candidates regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, social or economic background, religion, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.


We are keen to ensure candidates have the best interview experience possible; if you require any adjustments during the interview or application process please let the recruitment team know.

Comments

Farrer & Co conducts a pre-employment screening which includes a Criminal History Background and Credit Check for successful candidates.