Construction Professional Support Lawyer Part Time

You will be trusted to take the lead in establishing a new bank of precedents and know-how materials, tailoring training and know-how sessions (including for the trainees), and developing the relevant knowledge management processes needed to support the team as it grows.You will also play a key role in supporting business development initiatives and be a key touch-point for lawyers in the team for legal queries.ABOUT YOUThis is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced PSL, or a fee-earner with strong practice experience looking to transition to a PSL role.

The firm prides itself on offering a friendly and supportive environment, with great opportunities to develop your skills and progress within what is a market-leading firm.Key Responsibilities will encompass:Know-How, and the provision of a support base for the sharing of knowledge within the group and firm, including the mentoring of trainee solicitors and junior fee-earners where required, and to deal with specific queries when they arise.Keeping the team up to date with the latest developments, including legislative and case law developments and the progress of draft legislation - such as developments with the BSA 2022.Keeping up to date on financial, economic and market forces which might apply and have relevance to the work and business of the construction team.Liaising with other PSLs, the learning and development team, and the wider knowledge community within the firm to ensure the team shares and gains best practices, and operates these effectively on a departmental level.A solicitor with a strong background in construction law will have a clear and developed understanding of its commercial application and ideally experience as a PSL in an established construction team, along with a strong understanding in particular of the BSA 2022 developments.With excellent research and analytical skills, and a knack for digesting and simplifying complex legal information, you will have proven writing skills with some prior experience of drafting (and supporting fee earners to draft) articles, bulletins, know-how, or thought-leadership pieces in line with the teams business development approach.