Professional Support Lawyer - Private Equity Real Estate

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Professional Support Lawyer to enhance its Private Equity Real Estate team. You will assess knowledge needs, support client initiatives, and create legal resources. The ideal candidate has a strong legal background and experience in private equity or real estate transactions. This role offers competitive compensation and a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to the knowledge needs of the PERE team.
• Support BD efforts through thought leadership and client workshops.
• Draft articles on legal and market trends.
• Identify and deliver training needs.
• Develop templates and guidance notes.

Skills

Qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Research and organizational skills

Proactive and confident engagement

Job description

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

• Knowledge Strategy & Innovation
  Assess and respond to the evolving knowledge needs of the PERE team. Monitor and analyze 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.

Successful Applicant

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.

What’s on 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