Knowledge Lawyer, Tax – APAC

Knowledge Lawyer, Tax – APAC

Job Information Posting Date: 03-Aug-2026 Requisition ID: 3250 States/Provinces/Cities: Hong Kong Location Type: Office/Onsite Business Unit: Business Professionals Function: Knowledge Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Description & Requirements

The Knowledge Lawyer, Tax – APAC will work closely with the APAC Practice Group Leader (PGL) and the Practice Group Business Manager (BM) to support the Tax Practice Group (PG) by delivering Knowledge services aligned with the PG’s strategic direction, priorities, and business needs in a highly matrixed organization.

The successful candidate will manage, execute, and coordinate legal content projects, training initiatives, and knowledge programmes for the PG in line with the Firm’s Knowledge strategy. Acting as a trusted Knowledge Management business professional, the role-holder will partner with the PGL and BM, develop a strong understanding of the PG's strategic priorities, and collaborate with relevant business professionals to deliver effective, high-quality support.

Main Responsibilities

Provide high-quality knowledge support to enhance the quality, consistency, cost-effectiveness, and value of the advice delivered to clients, including:

• 1. Knowledge and Expertise

• Precedents and Legal Content

• Draft, develop (or supervise associates in developing), and maintain tax precedents and other legal content, including the use of automation where appropriate

• Support the creation of standardized documentation and tools to improve efficiency and quality of legal advice

• Current Awareness and Industry Know-how

• Use primary subscriptions, research tools, and relevant technology to stay abreast of key legal, regulatory, and market developments impacting the PG, identifying and prioritizing key developments and forward-looking issues across all areas of tax, and providing regular, structured updates to keep the PG informed

• Apply an understanding of Key Clients’ industries and businesses to all Knowledge activities, ensuring insights and outputs are relevant, practical, and aligned with client needs and commercial and industry context

• Coordinate and consolidate input across jurisdictions on multi-country tax topics, ensuring consistency and clarity in cross-border positions and materials

• Work with other Practice Groups to share insights and collaborate closely, with the aim of delivering the most holistic and integrated legal, commercial, and industry know-how

• Lawyer Support and Requests

• Lead or coordinate training for lawyers on internal systems and subscription-based research tools, to ensure effective day-to-day use

• Where appropriate and capacity permitting, respond to ad hoc enquiries from lawyers by providing clear, accurate, and timely guidance, or triage requests to relevant subject matter experts

• Develop practical tools (i.e, checklists, comparison tables, playbooks) to support lawyers in delivering consistent advice across jurisdictions

• Develop a strong reputation as a trus