Professional Support Lawyer

A leading international law firm is seeking a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) to join its Construction & Projects team. This strategic role blends deep legal expertise with innovation, client engagement, and knowledge leadership. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping legal service delivery, driving thought leadership, and enhancing client relationships across the firm's key sectors.

Client Details

The Construction & Projects team operates across London and Manchester and includes a mix of contentious and non-contentious specialists. It forms part of a broader Real Estate department and works closely with the Dispute Resolution and International Arbitration teams. The practice supports clients across infrastructure, energy, development, education, and leisure sectors, both in the UK and internationally. Clients include contractors, developers, government bodies, lenders, and consultants.

The team is known for its commercial insight, responsiveness, and deep sector knowledge, and embraces a flexible working culture.

Description

Strategic Legal Research & Market Insight

• Conduct high-level legal research to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in the construction and infrastructure sectors.
• Advise leadership on emerging legal and market developments to inform strategic decision-making and client engagement.

Knowledge Management & Innovation

• Lead the development of a firm-wide knowledge strategy, aligning with business goals and leveraging technology to enhance collaboration and innovation.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of precedents and legal resources, including the integration of AI tools and legal tech platforms.

Thought Leadership & Client Engagement

• Drive thought leadership through white papers, client briefings, and industry reports.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with clients and stakeholders, offering proactive insights and tailored solutions.
• Collaborate with business development teams to support client relationship strategies, including feedback initiatives and events.

Document Automation & AI Integration

• Lead the implementation of document automation and AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to tailor technology solutions to client and firm needs.

Training, Development & Mentorship

• Design and deliver training programs, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions to support continuous learning.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to lawyers at all levels, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Collaborate with practice leaders to identify training needs and develop bespoke learning initiatives.

Profile

A successful Professional Support Lawyer candidate should have:

• A qualified solicitor or barrister status with a strong academic background.
• Solid expertise in legal research and knowledge management.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A proactive approach to keeping up-to-date with legal developments.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a team.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from £90,000 to £130,00 per annum.
• Comprehensive holiday leave to support work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive legal team.
• Exposure to a wide range of legal matters within the professional services industry.
• Access to training and development programmes to enhance your expertise.

If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career, apply today for this new and exciting position.