Finance & Restructuring Knowledge Leader

DWF; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF is seeking a Senior Professional Support Lawyer to join its Finance & Restructuring practice on a hybrid basis across UK offices. You will shape, develop and share practical legal knowledge, ensuring lawyers have access to high-quality resources and insight.

The role emphasises training, know-how development and client-ready content. You will work across Know-how, Research and Development, and Training, partnering with Risk, Marketing and IT teams to innovate how knowledge is created and

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ PQE as a solicitor or equivalent experience
• Strong background in banking and finance law including acquisition and leveraged finance, structured finance, real estate finance, or restructuring and insolvency
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge of LMA documentation and finance documents

Responsibilities

• Identify relevant cases and disseminate updates to fee-earner departments
• Update fee-earning departments on key legal developments in banking and finance
• Answer legal queries and advise on AI tools usage
• Develop precedents, practice notes and training materials
• Produce client-facing articles, briefings and training sessions; deliver talks and client training

Job description

DWF is seeking a Senior Professional Support Lawyer to join its Finance & Restructuring practice on a hybrid basis across UK offices. You will shape, develop and share practical legal knowledge, ensuring lawyers have access to high-quality resources and insight.

The role emphasises training, know-how development and client-ready content. You will work across Know-how, Research and Development, and Training, partnering with Risk, Marketing and IT teams to innovate how knowledge is created and