Professional Support Lawyer – Commercial

Foot Anstey; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Private healthcare

Parental leave

Sabbaticals

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Foot Anstey is seeking a Professional Support Lawyer to join the Commercial team on a part-time basis (3 days a week). The role focuses on knowledge management, training and innovation to support the firm’s client service and growth in commercial work.

The successful candidate will work closely with partners and lawyers to develop resources, precedents and guidance, and to drive efficiency through legal tech and AI-enabled knowledge workflows.

Qualifications

• Experienced Commercial Solicitor with exposure to contracts, tech, IP and data.
• PSL or training-focused background is desirable but not essential
• Proactive and curious mindset with ability to improve ways of working
• Excellent legal research, drafting and communication skills
• Confident delivering training and presenting to colleagues and clients
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance the Commercial team’s knowledge resources, precedents, templates and guidance materials.
• Ensure documents remain current and aligned with legal and market developments.
• Monitor and communicate developments in commercial law, regulation and market practice.
• Design and deliver engaging technical training programmes.
• Identify opportunities to improve knowledge sharing and accessibility across the team.
• Produce legal updates, briefing notes and thought leadership content for internal and external audiences.
• Provide technical support and guidance to lawyers on complex legal issues.
• Champion the use of legal tech, AI and knowledge management solutions to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Support development of client-facing insights, publications, webinars and events.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Tech

Intellectual property

Data protection

Job description

Professional Support Lawyer – Commercial

Ready to take your career to the next level?

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

Being refreshingly human starts with how we hire. We believe a diverse mix of perspectives makes us stronger – not just as a business, but in creating a culture where we all feel we truly belong and can thrive. That’s why we’re committed to removing barriers and creating fair opportunities for everyone.

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The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Professional Support Lawyer
• Team:Commercial
• Working Pattern: Part time – 3 days a week (flexible on working pattern)
• Why this role matters: This role is central to the continued success and growth of our Commercial team, supporting the firm’s wider ambitions around talent development, collaboration and the adoption of new ways of delivering legal services.

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What you’ll do

This is a strategic role focused on enabling our lawyers to deliver exceptional client service through knowledge management, legal training, innovation and best practice. Our Commercial team have a broad focus across different practice areas, including commercial contracts, technology, intellectual property, data protection, regulatory and financial services. Working closely with partners and lawyers across the team, you’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining technical excellence, supporting the team’s growth strategy and driving the adoption of efficient and innovative ways of working.

As part of this role, you’ll:

• Develop, maintain and enhance the Commercial team’s knowledge resources, precedents, templates and guidance materials.
• Ensure documents remain current, practical and aligned with legal and market developments.
• Monitor, analyse and communicate developments in commercial law, regulation and market practice.
• Design and deliver engaging technical training programmes
• Identify opportunities to improve knowledge sharing and accessibility across the team.
• Produce legal updates, briefing notes and thought leadership content for internal and external audiences.
• Provide technical support and guidance to lawyers on complex legal issues.
• Champion the use of legal technology, AI and knowledge management solutions to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Support the development of client-facing insights, publications, webinars and events.

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What we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and brings:

• A Commercial Solicitor with experience across commercial contracts, tech, IP and data, looking to make a broader impact into a strategic knowledge and development role.
• Previous PSL, knowledge lawyer or training-focused experience desirable, but not essential
• A proactive and curious mindset, with a willingness to challenge existing ways of working and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent legal research, drafting and communication skills.
• Confidence delivering training and presenting to colleagues and clients.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A passion for developing others and sharing knowledge.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build credibility with lawyers at all levels.

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What if I don’t tick every box?

We’re not box tickers. We appreciate the need for everyone to find a role that challenges them and gives them room for growth.

If you bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective, we’d love to hear from you. If this role excites you and you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Employee sabbaticals.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• For a full list of our competitive benefits package, please click here

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Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.