AI-Driven Knowledge Lawyer (PSL)

DWF; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF is seeking a Professional Support Lawyer to work in the commercial contract and data protection practice areas. You will collaborate with practices and clients to shape legal insight and leverage AI tools to develop, curate, and share knowledge across teams.

The role suits candidates based in regional offices, including Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham, with a flexible hybrid working approach. Occasional travel to regional offices is expected.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5–7 years’ experience in commercial contracts and data protection.
• Experience as a PSL/PSL is preferred.
• Strong IT skills and ability to deliver training.
• Excellent written materials and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and manage training programs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and disseminate Know-how and key legal developments.
• Update fee-earning departments on developments.
• Answer legal queries and prepare responses.
• Conduct discrete legal research and develop precedents.
• Produce procedures to help fee earners work efficiently.
• Advise management on legal and compliance issues with Risk Teams.
• Organise and deliver in-house training sessions.
• Produce client articles, briefings, and newsletters.
• Deliver external talks and client training; participate in bids/audits.

Skills

Legal research

Commercial contracts

Data protection

Public procurement law

PSL experience

IT skills

Training delivery

Mentoring

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Solicitor qualification

Tools

Intranet management

Job description

DWF is seeking a Professional Support Lawyer to work in the commercial contract and data protection practice areas. You will collaborate with practices and clients to shape legal insight and leverage AI tools to develop, curate, and share knowledge across teams.

The role suits candidates based in regional offices, including Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham, with a flexible hybrid working approach. Occasional travel to regional offices is expected.