Overview
Shape know-how in a leading construction disputes team. Deliver training and insight on high-value legal matters.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established, City-led law firm with a strong national and international presence. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to ESG and inclusion, the firm offers high-quality legal services across sectors including construction, real estate, corporate, and litigation. The construction disputes team is highly regarded for its work on complex, high-value matters, and is supported by a forward-thinking knowledge function that plays a central role in delivering excellence.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Know-how & Information Management
- Maintain and expand the team's electronic knowledge bank.
- Review and curate materials submitted by fee-earners.
- Create and manage categories, keywords, and editorial notes for easy access.
- Monitor and update know-how to ensure relevance and quality.
- Source and circulate key legal developments and case law.
- Act as a sounding board for fee-earners on complex legal queries.
- Precedents & Drafting
- Review and update existing precedents and crib sheets.
- Draft new templates, flowcharts, guidance notes, and client-facing materials.
- Ensure all resources reflect current legal standards and best practices.
- Training & Development
- Design and deliver internal and external training sessions.
- Support onboarding and development of junior lawyers and trainees.
- Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives across the firm.
- Business Development & Client Engagement
- Draft client alerts, updates, and thought leadership pieces.
- Support responses to public consultations and press articles.
- Assist with seminars, webinars, and client events.
- Collaborate with marketing and BD teams to enhance client offerings.
- General Support
- Provide research and technical input to fee-earners.
- Liaise with other teams on cross-practice knowledge initiatives.
- Contribute to the firm's website and internal communications.
The Successful Applicant
About You
- Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in contentious construction law, or prior PSL experience in this area.
- Strong drafting and legal research skills.
- Commercially aware with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in legal tech tools and document management systems.
- Organised, proactive, and adaptable to a varied role.
- Enthusiastic about knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
What's on Offer
What's on Offer
- A strategic PSL role within a highly respected construction disputes team
- Opportunity to shape legal know-how, precedents, and training delivery
- Exposure to complex, high-value contentious construction matters
- Collaborative and inclusive firm culture with a strong focus on ESG values
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible working arrangements and support for professional development