Professional Support Lawyer - Construction

BCL Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London seeks a motivated Professional Support Lawyer specializing in construction. In this role, you will enhance knowledge management, business development, and legal research. Key responsibilities include drafting legal materials, conducting research, and delivering training. The ideal candidate will have experience in non-contentious and contentious construction, strong drafting skills, and the ability to nurture client relationships. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Construction Professional Support Lawyer.
• Expertise in contentious and non-contentious construction work.
• Keen interest in professional training and development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare internal bulletins on important legal developments in construction law.
• Work with business development to identify market trends.
• Develop materials like articles and client briefings.
• Gather and distribute knowledge across the firm.
• Conduct legal research when required.
• Design and deliver internal training sessions.
• Prepare information and training for clients.

Skills

Construction law expertise

Strong drafting skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

AI tools knowledge

Job description

Professional Support Lawyer - Construction | International Law Firm | London

A fantastic opportunity for a skilled and motivated Construction Professional Support Lawyer to join a leading firm with over 180 years of experience in providing specialist legal services to the construction, engineering, infrastructure, and insurance sectors. This role will support a growing practice across multiple office locations and offers a dynamic blend of non-contentious and contentious construction work, as well as professional indemnity insurance in construction.

About the Firm

With over 180 years of experience, the firm is a well-established leader in advising the construction, engineering, infrastructure, and insurance sectors. Their approach combines high-quality service with a commercial understanding of the industries they serve. The firm's agile, partner-led structure allows them to provide cost-efficient and tailored solutions to clients on high-profile and complex matters, both domestically and internationally.

About the Role

As a Professional Support Lawyer, you will play a key role in enhancing the firm's knowledge management, training, business development, and legal research capabilities. This position will provide you with the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across multiple offices, ensuring the firm maintains its reputation for providing high-quality legal advice to clients in the construction sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Horizon Scanning: Regularly prepare internal bulletins and keep fee earners informed of important legal and practice developments in construction law.
• Business Development: Work closely with the Business Development team to identify market trends and topics that can showcase the firm's expertise in core practice areas.
• Drafting: Develop and prepare a variety of materials, including articles, legal commentaries, client briefings, and mailshots, while ensuring these resources are easily accessible for all fee earners.
• Knowledge Management: Take responsibility for gathering, organizing, and distributing knowledge across the firm, making sure it is stored and readily accessible to support colleagues in their work.
• Legal Research: Provide support for fee earners by advising on available resources and conducting relevant legal research when required.
• Training and Development: Design and deliver internal training sessions, ensuring that colleagues are kept up-to-date with the latest developments in construction law.
• Client Relationships: Prepare and deliver relevant information and training for clients, strengthening the firm's client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have

• A proven background as a Construction Professional Support Lawyer, with expertise in non-contentious construction, contentious construction, and professional indemnity insurance in construction.
• Strong drafting and presentation skills.
• A keen interest in professional training and development, business development, and marketing.
• A self-motivated approach with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• An understanding of using AI tools for solution generation.
• A commitment to promoting knowledge-sharing and fostering a collaborative environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team with a strong focus on professional development and client service.

If you are passionate about construction law and have the drive to contribute to the success of a leading international firm, we encourage you to apply today.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.