Professional Support Lawyer - Private Equity Real Estate

Michael Page Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An international legal firm is looking for a Professional Support Lawyer to join their top-tier Private Equity Real Estate team. This role involves shaping knowledge strategy, developing precedents, and delivering training across complex fund and investment structures. The ideal candidate should be a qualified solicitor or barrister with experience in private equity or real estate funds. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits package

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in private equity, real estate funds, or corporate transactions at a top-tier firm.
• PSL experience is desirable but not essential.
• Proactive and independent.

Responsibilities

• Shape knowledge strategy and develop market-leading precedents.
• Support BD efforts through thought leadership and client workshops.
• Identify and deliver training needs across the team.

Skills

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Research skills

Organisational skills

Ability to engage with senior stakeholders

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

Join a leading international firm as a PSL supporting a top-tier Private Equity Real Estate team on a fixed-term basis. You'll shape knowledge strategy, develop market-leading precedents, and deliver training across complex fund, JV, and investment structures.

Client Details

A leading international law firm is seeking a Professional Support Lawyer to support its market-leading Private Equity Real Estate (PERE) team. This is a strategic role focused on delivering high-quality legal know-how, training, and innovation across a broad range of complex, high-value real estate fund and investment structures.

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to shape knowledge strategy, support client-facing initiatives, and maintain best-in-class precedents and resources across the team's core areas - including fund formation, joint ventures, co-investment arrangements, secondaries, and more.

Description

Key Responsibilities

Knowledge Strategy & Innovation

• Assess and respond to the evolving knowledge needs of the PERE team.
• Monitor and analyse legal and market developments across private equity, real estate, funds, and corporate law.
• Collaborate with innovation teams to implement internal and client-facing tech solutions.

Client-Facing Initiatives

• Support BD efforts through targeted thought leadership, alerts, and briefing notes.
• Assist with pitches and client workshops, leveraging precedent-driven efficiencies.

Thought Leadership

• Draft and coordinate articles, updates, and commentary on legal and market trends.
• Work with internal teams to maximise current awareness and cross-practice collaboration.

Training & Technical Expertise

• Identify and deliver training needs across the team, including practice updates and know-how briefings.
• Support associates in accessing and applying internal and external knowledge resources.

Precedents & Process Mapping

• Develop and maintain market-leading templates, guidance notes, and process maps.
• Curate and manage the team's electronic knowledge bank, ensuring accessibility and relevance.

General Support

• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with BD and other practice groups.
• Provide ad hoc knowledge support as required.

Profile

About You

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales.
• Experience in private equity, real estate funds, or corporate transactions at a top-tier firm.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across fund, JV, and transactional documentation.
• PSL experience is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication, research, and organisational skills.
• Proactive, independent, and confident engaging with senior stakeholders.

Job Offer

• A strategic PSL role supporting one of the market's leading PERE teams
• Exposure to high-value, complex fund and investment structures
• Collaborative, international environment with senior stakeholder engagement
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture
• Opportunity to shape knowledge strategy and drive innovation