Professional Support Lawyer – Corporate

Origin Legal; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading top 50 UK law firm seeks a Professional Support Lawyer to join its Tier 1 ranked corporate team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for experienced corporate solicitors looking to transition away from fee-earning into a supportive position focusing on legal research, knowledge management, and team collaboration, with flexible working options and full training provided.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent career development

Access to high-quality training

Collaborative, inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ PQE with significant corporate transactional experience.
• Strong drafting and research skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring key legal developments in corporate law.
• Implementing innovative tools for efficiency.
• Delivering training programmes for fee earners.

Skills

Legal Research

Knowledge Sharing

Strong Drafting

Excellent Communication

Organizational Abilities

Enthusiasm for Innovation

Education

6+ years PQE

Job description

Are you an experienced corporate solicitor looking to step away from transactional work while staying at the forefront of corporate law or already a professional support lawyer looking for a change? If you enjoy legal research, knowledge sharing, and supporting a top-tier corporate team, this could be the perfect role for you.

National, modern and forward thinking, top 50 UK law firm with over 1000 people, including 125 Partners wishes to attract a Lawyer to work in either Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Norwich, or Sevenoaks

This is a rare opportunity to transition into a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) role, where you’ll play a crucial part in keeping a highly regarded Corporate Team ahead of the curve. You’ll work alongside an existing PSL, supporting a team of over 60 corporate lawyers, including partners, who handle a wide range of high-value and complex transactions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and updating the team on key legal developments in corporate law
• Working with the Knowledge Management Team to implement innovative tools that enhance efficiency and client service
• Developing and maintaining internal knowledge resources, including precedent banks and best practice guides
• Delivering training programmes for fee earners at all levels, ensuring the team stays technically excellent
• Providing technical legal support to fee earners, assisting with research and complex queries
• Producing client briefings and thought leadership materials to enhance market presence

What’s on Offer?

• A fantastic opportunity to move into a PSL role with full training and support
• Join a leading corporate team ranked Tier 1 in the Legal 500
• Flexible working options, including part-time hours
• Excellent career development with access to high-quality training and resources
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where your expertise is highly valued

Who We’re Looking For

• 6+ years’ PQE with significant corporate transactional experience
• Strong drafting and research skills, with a passion for knowledge sharing
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities, with the confidence to deliver training
• An enthusiasm for innovation, embracing new legal technologies and ways of working
• A proactive, team-focused approach, with the ability to engage at all levels

If you are looking for a new direction in your legal career, where you can influence, support, and develop a top-tier corporate team without the pressures of fee-earning, this is the role for you