Professional Support Lawyer - Real Estate Transactional

Overview

The role of Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) is to lead our strategic initiatives, drive excellence in legal service delivery, and play a pivotal role in building and nurturing client relationships. The PSL will combine deep legal expertise with a strategic mindset to identify and capitalise on market opportunities, enhance client engagement, and drive sustainable growth for the firm.

• Champion a culture of continuous learning and professional development, designing and delivering bespoke training programs, workshops, and knowledge‑sharing sessions to equip lawyers with the skills, knowledge, and tools needed to excel in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.
• Provide strategic mentorship and guidance to lawyers at all levels, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and excellence.
• Design, deliver and/or co‑coordinate training sessions, workshops, and presentations to educate lawyers on legal developments, procedural updates, and best practices.
• Provide individual coaching and support to lawyers seeking guidance on complex legal matters or professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with practice group leaders to identify training needs and develop tailored programs to address them.

• Development and implementation of a comprehensive knowledge management strategy aligned with the firm's strategic priorities, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovation across the firm.
• Drive the development of cutting‑edge knowledge resources, including artificial intelligence tools, legal databases, and industry insights, to empower lawyers to deliver value‑added services and stay ahead of the curve.

• Review, update and maintain the team's precedent bank.
• Develop a core suite of standardised, high‑quality precedent documents tailored to the team's key work streams and embed those into the team's standard workflows.

• Lead the assessment and implementation of technology solutions including document automation and AI technologies to streamline legal workflows, improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks across practice areas.
• Collaborate with technology partners and internal stakeholders to customise and optimise technology solutions to meet the specific needs of our firm and clients, driving innovation and competitive advantage.

• Conduct strategic legal research and analysis to identify emerging trends, opportunities and risks in the Real Estate Transactional landscape, providing actionable insights to inform firm‑wide strategy and client engagement.
• Proactively anticipate future legal developments and market trends, advising senior leadership on potential implications and opportunities for the firm's growth and differentiation.

• Spearhead thought leadership initiatives, including the creation of white papers, industry reports and client briefings, to position the firm as a thought leader in key practice areas and drive client engagement and retention.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with key clients and industry stakeholders, leveraging insights and expertise to anticipate client needs, deliver innovative solutions and enhance the firm's reputation and market position.
• Partner with lawyers and business development teams to develop and execute client relationship management strategies, including client satisfaction surveys, client feedback programs and client entertainment events, to deepen relationships and drive client loyalty.

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a distinguished track record of success and leadership in commercial law practice.
• A proven expertise and depth of knowledge gained through experience and practice in the real estate practice area.
• Extensive experience in knowledge management, precedent/template drafting, document automation, AI integration, technology innovation and strategic legal research within a…