Employment Professional Support Lawyer

Professional Support Lawyer (Employment), 8+ PQE, Oxfordshire, Up to £100,000 (DOE). An exciting opportunity for an experienced Professional Support Lawyer to lead a national PSL team within a growing Employment practice at a leading UK law firm. This strategic role offers the chance to shape knowledge strategy, drive innovation and enhance the delivery of legal knowledge, technology, and support across a nationally recognised team – JOB REF: 215306001

THE ROLE:
You will lead and develop the Employment PSL team, driving knowledge strategy, innovation, and the use of technology across the practice. Working closely with Partners, you will oversee legal content, precedents, and legislative updates, while championing automation, mentoring, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to combine technical expertise with strategic leadership and shape a leading national Employment practice.

THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with at least 8 years’ PQE and a strong employment law background. You will be an experienced PSL with leadership experience or a senior practising lawyer looking to move into a strategic knowledge role. Strong communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to lead and inspire are essential, alongside a proactive approach to technology, automation, legal content creation, and training.

THE FIRM:
A highly regarded Top 50 UK law firm, recognised for its high-quality legal services, collaborative culture and commitment to innovation and professional development. The firm offers an environment where talented individuals are encouraged to thrive and contribute to its continued success. The firm offers a competitive salary, alongside an attractive benefits package including an annual profit share award, generous pension, five weeks’ annual leave with buy/sell options, additional leave for significant life events, enhanced family-forming leave, income protection, life assurance, and a confidential employee assistance programme.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Gemma Jones at eNL on 0207 183 8586 or email gemma.jones@enllegal.co.uk with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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