Knowledge & Information Services Assistant – ACT

Location: Manchester or Bratislava

Introduction

​At Freshfields, we connect people and knowledge to deliver market-leading legal services. We are seeking a proactive and intellectually curious individual to join our global Knowledge function as a Knowledge & Information Services Assistant, supporting our renowned Antitrust, Competition and Trade (ACT) practice. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a strong understanding of a highly integrated global practice, working at the intersection of law, technology, and information management.

What You'll Do

As a key member of our team, you will be at the heart of our legal intelligence operations. You won’t just be supporting our lawyers; you’ll be empowering them. In this dynamic role, you will:

• Be on the pulse of the legal world: Help our team stay ahead by tracking legal, regulatory, and market developments, conducting research, and drafting clear, insightful updates and commentary for internal and external audiences.

• Curate our collective wisdom: Support the organisation and maintenance of our internal knowledge collections, ensuring valuable knowhow is captured, structured, and easily accessible across our global platform.

• Create and innovate: Assist in developing and enhancing knowledge products, including standard forms, templates, practice notes, and automated documents that support the practice.

• Become a resource guru: Build expertise in external databases and research tools, helping colleagues navigate resources efficiently, setting up alerts, supporting training initiatives, and contributing to evaluations of new products.

• Drive strategy and collaboration: Work closely with Knowledge Lawyers and colleagues across the global Knowledge & Information Services team, contributing to cross-practice initiatives and supporting vendor management and strategic projects.

Who You Are

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative individual who is eager to build a career in the legal knowledge and information sector. You are a natural problem-solver with a strong desire to learn and contribute.

What You'll Bring:

• A university degree or equivalent experience, supported by strong research and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English.

• A confident, proactive approach with the ability to take initiative and manage your workload effectively.

• Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.

• Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft 365 tools such as Excel.

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong professional relationships.

• A good level of commercial awareness and interest in the legal sector.

We’d be especially excited to hear from you if you have:

• A degree in law, library and information sciences, or information management.

• For law graduates, completion of the LPC, bar exam, or equivalent.

• Experience in a law firm, professional services, or a similar knowledge, research, or library role.

• Familiarity with SharePoint, content publishing, or database management (full training will be provided).

• We are committed to building a diverse team and believe that your unique skills and passion could make you the right candidate.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a superb platform for professional growth within a prestigious global law firm. You will be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking global Knowledge & Information Services team, working closely with expert lawyers in the ACT practice. You will gain invaluable insight into a complex and fascinating area of law, while contributing to innovative tools and resources used across the firm. Based in Bratislava or Manchester, with opportunities for occasional travel to our London office, this is more than a job—it’s a career path.

Inclusion

Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered on the basis of merit alone. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate securing the right to work in the UK and providing appropriate evidence prior to employment commencing.

Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer; decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account factors such as the role applied for and the circumstances of the offence. Candidates will have the opportunity to discuss any matters with us before a decision is made.