About the opportunity
We are seeking a Knowledge Coordinator to provide valuable solutions to build Pinsent Mason’s knowledge functions across APAC and support the APAC Senior Practice Development Lawyer. This newly established, regional role offers a unique opportunity to shape and expand the position, fostering both personal and professional growth.
You will be managing and administering legal training activities, maintaining and developing LMS knowledge pages, and supporting the CPD process for lawyers. Responsibilities include circulating training feedback, managing LMS updates and serving as the main contact for training system queries. Additionally, the role involves supporting Practice Groups with precedent management, handling system updates and advising on central knowledge resources.
As one of the first international law firms to develop a Joint Law Venture in Singapore, Pinsent Masons MPillay LLP has been offering clients high quality, sector-focussed legal advice in the Asia Pacific region since 2010. Operating with a purpose-led strategy, we aim to make business work better for people. With this strategy behind us, you will be part of an inclusive, diverse and considerate firm with many opportunities to get involved in firm wide initiatives across a range of areas including health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, and social.
Key areas of focus
- Administering, scheduling, and publishing of APAC legal training as well as overall support of the CPD process for lawyers and legal training regionally
- Maintain and develop knowledge pages and LMS (Training & Learning Management System) for user-friendly, up-to-date information, acting as the main contact for queries
- Manage the Training & Learning Management System maintenance, builds, updates and configure e-learning content into the system for APAC
- Maintain and circulate training feedback questionnaires
- Conduct periodic data and system audits for APAC
- Provide administrative support to Practice Groups for uploading, updating, and maintaining precedents
- Manage precedent system maintenance, builds and updates for APAC, acting as the main contact for precedent-related queries, including house style and documentation standards
- Support core people-related projects such as induction and facilitate training as needed.
- Support regional Knowledge projects and organize general knowledge content in the firm’s document management system and intranet pages.
Candidate profile
- At least two years’ experience in a Knowledge Assistant/Coordinator, Legal Support or Administrative role
- A background in legal professional services
- Proficiency in Excel, Word & Power Point
- Enthusiasm for people, processes and knowledge
- Attention detail and independent problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently as well as foster working relationships
- Ability to effectively prioritise workload and handle multiple priorities, including the delivery of one-off, unique projects
Why join Pinsent Masons?
We have a global reach and a local feel. With 25 offices and 1500 lawyers operating across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, you'll be exposed to domestic, international and multi-jurisdictional high-profile work, yet be in an office where everyone knows your name.
We do things a bit differently. Legal services are at the core of our business, however we have diversified into other areas providing complimentary services to clients through offerings like Brook Graham and Vario flexible services.
We like to be flexible. Our firm is professional but also relaxed, you can dress for your day and in your own style. We also promote practices that support wellbeing, mental wellness and work/life balance so that everyone can thrive at work and at home.
We're lots of fun and very inclusive. Proud of our leading reputation for diversity and inclusion, we have created an open environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to participate in, and even run, social activities, diversity and inclusion networks, and charitable initiatives.
