Professional Support Lawyer | Commercial Contracts & Data Protection | Leading International Firm | Leeds
A leading international law firm is looking to strengthen its knowledge function with a Professional Support Lawyer in Leeds.
The Firm
* Legal 500, international firm
* Highly competitive salary and benefits
* Strong national and international platform
* Forward‑thinking, innovative and values‑led culture
* Significant investment in technology, innovation and AI
* Clear commitment to knowledge, quality and legal excellence
* Inclusive and supportive working environment
* Flexible, hybrid working model
The Role
* Professional Support Lawyer – Commercial Contracts & Data Protection
* Ideally 5+ PQE
* Highly competitive salary
* Supporting commercial contract and data protection practices
* Key role at the forefront of legal knowledge creation and delivery
* Advising on legal developments, key cases and consultations
* Developing and maintaining know‑how, precedents and practice notes
* Carrying out research on complex points of law
* Supporting innovation, process improvement and use of AI tools
* Advising on legal and compliance matters alongside risk teams
* Designing and delivering internal legal training
* Producing client‑facing articles, briefings and newsletters
* Delivering client training and speaking at external events
* Supporting bids, tenders and client audits
* Working closely with fee earners, PSLs, L&D, IT and marketing teams
The Candidate
* Ideally 5+ PQE
* Background in commercial contracts and data protection
* Some exposure to public procurement helpful but not essential
* Previous PSL experience desirable but not required
* Strong technical knowledge and excellent drafting skills
* Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
* Organised, proactive and detail‑focused
* Commercially aware and solutions‑driven
* Enthusiastic about knowledge sharing, innovation and improving ways of working
* Comfortable working collaboratively across teams and disciplines
This is a standout opportunity for a lawyer looking to move beyond traditional fee‑earning into a strategic, high‑impact role, shaping how legal knowledge is developed, shared and enhanced across a leading global firm.
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BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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