Employment Solicitor (Professional Support Lawyer)

eNL Legal; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

eNL Legal in Cheltenham is seeking an Employment Solicitor acting as a Professional Support Lawyer to lead technical guidance and knowledge sharing. The role focuses on shaping resources, publishing developments, and delivering training to enhance client service.

You will mentor colleagues, contribute to thought leadership, and explore innovative, tech-enabled approaches, with possible involvement in client work depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong background in UK employment law with ability to provide sound guidance.
• Excellent drafting, research and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and practically.

Responsibilities

• Shape and manage the team’s legal resources and knowledge base.
• Share developments and create engaging learning opportunities.
• Deliver training, mentor colleagues, and drive knowledge sharing.
• Contribute thought leadership through articles and client communications.
• Explore innovative, tech-enabled ways to improve processes.

Skills

UK employment law

Legal drafting

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Training mentoring

Communication

Project ownership

Legal tech literacy

Job description

Employment Solicitor (Professional Support Lawyer), Cheltenham, 5+ Years PQE, £90,000+ (DOE)

Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor with a passion for legal developments, knowledge sharing and helping others deliver exceptional client service? Perhaps you are already working as a Professional Support Lawyer, or are ready to take your career in a new direction.

The opportunity

This is much more than a traditional knowledge management role. You will become a trusted source of technical expertise, helping colleagues navigate an ever-changing employment law landscape and ensuring the team has the tools, knowledge and confidence to deliver the best possible advice to clients.

From shaping the team's legal resources and sharing the latest developments to creating engaging learning opportunities, you will have the freedom to bring fresh ideas and make a tangible difference.

You will also have the opportunity to:

• Influence and develop the way legal knowledge is captured, shared and applied across the team.
• Help colleagues stay one step ahead of changes in employment law through practical insight and guidance.
• Champion technical excellence through engaging training, mentoring and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Contribute to the team's profile through insightful articles, client communications and thought leadership.
• Explore innovative ways of working, embracing technology and AI to make processes more efficient and effective.
• Depending on your experience and interests, there may also be opportunities to retain some involvement in client work or fee-earning activities.

What are we looking for?

We are keen to hear from technically strong Employment Solicitors who enjoy being at the forefront of legal developments and sharing their expertise with others.

You might be an established PSL or Knowledge Lawyer looking for a fresh challenge, or an Employment Solicitor considering a move away from a purely fee-earning role.

You will bring:

• A strong background in UK employment law and the confidence to provide sound technical guidance.
• Excellent legal drafting, research and analytical skills.
• The ability to communicate complex legal issues in a clear, engaging and practical way.
• Confidence in delivering training and building relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to take ownership of projects and initiatives.
• An enthusiasm for legal technology, innovation and finding better ways of working would be particularly welcome.

On offer

• 28 days' annual leave, plus public holidays.
• Bonus scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

CANDIDATE CARE

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that advertised PQE and salary levels are intended as a guide only.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At eNL, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.