Employment Professional Support Lawyer

eNL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension contributions

5 weeks annual leave

Leave for life events

Family-forming leave

Income protection

Life assurance

Confidential EAP

Job summary

eNL is seeking an experienced Employment Professional Support Lawyer in London to lead the national PSL team within a growing Employment practice. Up to £100,000 (DOE).

You will shape the firm’s knowledge strategy, oversee content and precedent management, and champion technology and automation while mentoring staff and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitors with 8+ years’ PQE in employment law.
• Experience leading a PSL/knowledge-management function.
• Strong written communication and training delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Employment PSL team and shape the firm’s knowledge strategy.
• Drive innovation across the practice and champion technology/automation.
• Oversee content and precedent management and ensure up-to-date knowledge across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge management

Legal tech awareness

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.

• annual profit share award
• generous pension contributions with salary sacrifice options
• five weeks’ annual leave with the flexibility to buy or sell additional days
• extra leave for significant life events
• enhanced family-forming leave
• income protection
• life assurance
• access to a confidential employee assistance programme

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

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.