Employment Professional Support Lawyer

ENL Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Generous pension contributions

5 weeks' annual leave

Buy/sell additional days

Enhanced family-forming leave

Income protection

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

eNL Legal in London seeks an Employment Professional Support Lawyer with 8+ PQE to lead the national PSL team within its Employment practice. You will shape the knowledge strategy, drive innovation and ensure delivery of high-quality legal content and training.

The role demands leadership, mentoring and a proactive use of technology to stay ahead of legislative developments and best practices in employment law. Competitive package on offer.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitors with 8+ years’ PQE in Employment Law.
• PSL or senior practising lawyer with leadership experience.
• Excellent written communication, commercial awareness and influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Employment PSL team, shaping knowledge strategy and driving innovation.
• Champion technology and automation, oversee content and precedent management.
• Ensure the team stays at the forefront of legislation and best practice.
• Mentor, share knowledge and drive continuous improvement across the practice.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Team leadership

Strategy & knowledge management

Mentoring & training

Education

Solicitors qualification (England and Wales)

Job description

Employment Professional Support Lawyer, 8+ PQE, London, Up to £100,000 (DOE). An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Professional Support Lawyer to lead a national PSL team within a growing Employment practice at one of the UK’s leading law firms. This is a highly strategic and influential position, offering the opportunity to shape the firm's knowledge strategy, drive innovation and play a pivotal role in how legal knowledge, technology and support services are delivered across a nationally recognised Employment team – JOB REF: 215305998

THE ROLE:

You will lead and develop the Employment PSL team, shaping the firm’s knowledge strategy and driving innovation across the practice. Working closely with Partners and senior colleagues, you will champion technology and automation, oversee legal content and precedent management, and ensure the team remains at the forefront of legislative developments and best practice. With a strong focus on mentoring, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, this is a fantastic opportunity to combine technical expertise with strategic leadership and make a lasting impact on a leading national Employment practice.

THE CANDIDATE:

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with a minimum of 8 years’ PQE and a strong background in employment law. You will be an established PSL with team leadership experience or a senior practising lawyer looking to transition into a strategic knowledge role, bringing the expertise and leadership skills to drive a successful team.

You will have excellent written communication skills, strong commercial awareness and the ability to lead, influence, and inspire others. A proactive, forward-thinking approach to technology, digital innovation and automation is essential, alongside the ability to create engaging legal content and deliver high-quality training.

THE FIRM:

A highly regarded Top 50 UK law firm, recognised for its delivery of high-quality legal advice across a diverse range of sectors. The firm is renowned for its collaborative culture, forward-thinking approach and commitment to innovation and professional development, providing an environment where talented individuals are encouraged to thrive, share ideas and play an active role in its continued success.

THE PACKAGE:

The firm offers a highly competitive salary dependent on experience, alongside an attractive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal wellbeing. Benefits include an annual profit share award, generous pension contributions with salary sacrifice options, five weeks’ annual leave with the flexibility to buy or sell additional days, and extra leave for significant life events. You will also benefit from enhanced family-forming leave, income protection, life assurance, and access to a confidential employee assistance programme.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.