Employment Professional Support Lawyer

Chadwick Nott - South East and Thames Valley; Oxford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm in Oxford is seeking an Employment Professional Support Lawyer to enhance its employment practice. The role involves driving quality, compliance, and guiding internal standards while collaborating with senior lawyers. Ideal candidates will have 6+ PQE in employment law and experience in knowledge management. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute without the demands of a fee-earning caseload.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in employment law.
• Experience in knowledge management or as a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL).

Responsibilities

• Support the employment practice by shaping internal guidance and precedents.
• Lead training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers on complex matters.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Knowledge management

Mentoring

Job description

Job Overview

Job title: Employment Professional Support Lawyer
Location: Oxford
Salary: £75,000-£100,000
PQE Level: 6+ PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

A leading commercial law firm with a strong reputation for excellence is looking to appoint an Employment Knowledge Lawyer to support its top-ranked team. Are you an experienced employment lawyer ready to move away from fee-earning while staying engaged in high-level legal work? This strategic role sits at the heart of the employment practice, driving quality, compliance, and continuous development. You'll collaborate with senior lawyers on complex matters, shape internal guidance and precedents, and lead on training and knowledge‑sharing initiatives that enhance team capability and consistency. The firm welcomes applications from those with existing PSL or knowledge management experience, as well as senior associates seeking a new direction that leverages their technical expertise and mentoring strengths. If you're committed to employment law, thrive on supporting others, and want to influence best practice in a progressive, collegiate setting, this is a rare opportunity to contribute meaningfully without the demands of a fee‑earning caseload.

Contact

Contact: Liam Andrews, Chadwick Nott
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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.