Employment Professional Support Lawyer – Oxford

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting an Employment Knowledge Lawyer in Oxford to support a top-ranked employment team. This strategic PSL position focuses on quality, compliance and development, working with senior lawyers on complex matters and shaping internal guidance and precedents.

Applicants with PSL or knowledge management experience, or senior associates seeking a new direction leveraging mentoring strengths, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment law with a focus on knowledge management.
• Background with PSL or knowledge management roles is preferred.
• Ability to mentor and develop team knowledge and precedents.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality, compliance and continuous development within the employment practice.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers on complex matters and supervise guidance.
• Lead training and knowledge-sharing initiatives to improve team capability.

Skills

Employment law

Knowledge management

Mentoring

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.

*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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £75000 – £100000 per annum
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire