Job Description

IN‑HOUSE KNOWLEDGE LAWYER (LEGAL ADVISER)

Salary: up to £84,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time

Location: London – Canary Wharf (min. 2-3 days in the office per week).

Security Level: SC

Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship

We are the UK's aviation and aerospace regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the constantly evolving aviation environment.

The Role

Are you a highly organised and forward‑thinking lawyer with a passion for knowledge, innovation and driving excellence in legal practice? Do you enjoy empowering legal teams through high‑quality know‑how, insight and training? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

We are the UK’s aviation regulator, recognised internationally for our leadership and expertise. Our legal team works at the forefront of aviation, supporting safety, security, environmental protection, consumer rights, emerging technologies and the future shape of UK airspace. As we continue to evolve and innovate, the efficient sharing and application of legal knowledge has never been more important.

We are now seeking a Knowledge Lawyer to join the CAA’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC). This is a new specialist role designed to strengthen our collective legal capability and support the delivery of a consistent, efficient and innovative legal service across the organisation

Core Accountabilities

• Develop, implement and promote knowledge‑sharing processes across the legal team.
• Curate, maintain and improve the legal know‑how database.
• Draft, maintain and enhance precedents, templates, checklists and guidance notes.
• Produce timely internal updates and client‑facing briefings.
• Design and deliver training for legal advisers.
• Support advisers in preparing and delivering client training.
• Act as a key point of contact for knowledge queries.
• Champion knowledge systems and legal‑tech tools.
• Drive continuous improvement in workflows and processes.
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation.

About You

Given the varied and flexible nature of this role, there is no ‘typical’ candidate, though it is important that candidates are enthusiastic about acquiring new knowledge across a range of work, working collaboratively and thinking proactively.

We are seeking a lawyer with 6+PQE and welcome lawyers who have taken alternative routes to qualification, as well as lawyers who have qualified abroad and are entitled to practice in the UK.

We are an equal opportunity employer actively supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants who are seeking part-time or school-hours roles. We’re happy to discuss flexible patterns that support your commitments while meeting the needs of the team.

We encourage and support applications from all backgrounds, in particular candidates from minority backgrounds.

The role would be best suited to someone who has the following skills and qualifications:

Essential:

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive with significant PQE.
• Excellent analytical, research and drafting skills.
• Strong communication, training and presentation skills.
• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.
• Able to identify process improvements and support innovation.
• Collaborative, proactive and committed to staying current with legal and market developments.

Desirable:

• Good working knowledge of public law.
• Civil litigation expertise.
• Project or change‑management experience.
• Familiarity with knowledge and document management systems and other legal‑tech.

What Can We Offer You?

We offer a range of excellent benefits such as flexible working arrangements, health insurance, free onsite gym at Gatwick, discounted gym membership for London, 28 days annual leave, additional 5 days leave purchase scheme, a generous pension scheme of up to 12% contribution and much more.

We are committed to maintaining a healthy balance between your professional and personal life. We embrace hybrid working and members of the legal team currently attend our office on two days per week with new members attending three days per week, moving to two days after a period of settling in. We offer flexible working patterns, being open to having a conversation about what works for you.

Additional Information

For many appointments within the CAA, these roles require access to operationally sensitive infrastructure and/or Nationally Protected information. For these roles the post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance.

To be vetted we will usually expect a reasonable period of residency in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken. For this role this will need to be 5 years.

If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.

For more information on CTC and SC clearance please visit - Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For more information on BPSS clearance please visit - BPSS clearance

The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to complete a declaration of interest.

Relocation & Property

The CAA will be relocating from Aviation House (Our Gatwick Office) to new premises in a few years’ time. Our move is driven by strategic, operational and environmental considerations.

We will be moving to a new local home, up to a 15-mile radius of Aviation House, to minimise disruption for our valued colleagues and customers.

We are now working with colleagues and visitors to understand what we need in our new office, before we start our property search. We will sell Aviation House and land, vacate the site and move to new premises, but we do not expect to move before 2028

Inclusive Recruitment

We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included at the CAA. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone. If you require an adjustment for any reason, please let us know.

Use of Artificial Intelligence by candidates in the CAA recruitment process

We recognise that many of our candidates find Artificial Intelligence to be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be rejected on that basis.

Working With Us

We are on a journey towards being increasingly adaptable, where our colleagues collaborate as part of cross-functional teams. This approach ensures we never stop learning together. It also means that you may become involved in activities that take you out of your day-to-day role, providing you with opportunities to develop and grow your career with us.

We have embraced hybrid working and offer flexible working patterns, being open to having a conversation about what works for you. We know where and when we work is important in achieving a work-life balance.

We offer a range of excellent benefits such as flexible working arrangements, free onsite gym at Gatwick, discounted gym membership for London, 28 days annual leave, additional 5 days leave purchase scheme, a generous pension scheme and much more!

Our Values

Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone – For more information please Click Here

Closing Date: 20th April 2026

Interview Date: 30th April and 01st ,07th ,08th May 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

No recruitment agencies please.