Employment Professional Support Lawyer

Chadwick Nott; Oxford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm in Oxford is seeking an experienced Employment Professional Support Lawyer. This role will support high-level legal work, collaborate with senior lawyers, and drive training and knowledge-sharing initiatives without the pressure of fee-earning. Ideal for those looking to leverage their expertise in a progressive setting.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in employment law; ideally with PSL or knowledge management experience.
• Strong technical expertise and a desire to mentor others.
• Ability to shape internal guidance and contribute to team training.

Responsibilities

• Support high-level legal work without fee-earning pressures.
• Drive quality and compliance within the employment practice.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers on complex employment matters.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Knowledge management experience

Training and mentoring skills

Job description

Job title: Employment Professional Support Lawyer

Location: Oxford

Salary: £75,000-£100,000

PQE Level: 6+ PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

Are you an experienced employment lawyer ready to move away from fee‑earning while staying engaged in high‑level legal work? 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.

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

Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott – email: [e-mail], mobile: [phone], phone: [phone], LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

We are a diversity and inclusive culture committed to equal opportunities. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. This role is only a guideline of experience required.