Project Finance/Development PSL - Top Tier US Firm

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering a unique opportunity for a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) to transition into a strategic role focused on knowledge management and training. This position allows you to leverage your expertise in project finance and development while collaborating with top professionals in a high-caliber legal environment. You'll play a key role in shaping best practices, driving knowledge initiatives, and supporting legal teams across EMEA. If you're a qualified solicitor with a proactive mindset and strong communication skills, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a prestigious firm.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ PQE in project finance and project development.
• Experience with finance and project contracts in various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance, supporting lawyer training and onboarding.
• Monitor legal and market developments, keeping the team informed.
• Develop and maintain knowledge resources, including precedents.

Skills

Research Skills

Drafting Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Mindset

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

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Client:

Pembury Legal

Location:

london, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

A unique opportunity to step away from fee-earning while staying at the forefront of project finance and development. This Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) role offers the chance to shape best practices, drive knowledge initiatives, and support legal teams across EMEA at a top tier US law firm.

Why Apply?

• Make an impact – Play a key role in legal knowledge management, training, and thought leadership.
• Enhance your expertise – Stay ahead of legal and market trends in project finance, infrastructure, and energy.
• Collaborate with top professionals – Work closely with lawyers in a leading international firm.
• Strategic & flexible – A non-fee-earning role with high visibility and influence.

You will provide legal expertise, support knowledge-sharing, and deliver training to ensure lawyers remain up to date on key developments. Responsibilities include managing precedents, responding to legal queries, and contributing to thought leadership and client initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal and practical guidance, supporting lawyer training and onboarding.
• Monitor legal and market developments, keeping the team informed of key changes.
• Develop and maintain knowledge resources, including precedents and best practice guides.
• Collaborate with business development and innovation teams to drive knowledge initiatives.

Who Would This Suit?

A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 6+ years’ PQE in project finance and project development. Ideal candidates will have experience with finance and project contracts in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, oil & gas, or mining. Strong research, drafting, and communication skills, along with a proactive and strategic mindset, are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to transition into a strategic, knowledge-focused role in a high-calibre legal environment earning a competitive six-figure salary. Apply today to explore this exciting career move.