1. Shape know-how in a leading construction disputes team.
2. 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
Key ResponsibilitiesKnow-how & Information Management
3. Maintain and expand the team's electronic knowledge bank.
4. Review and curate materials submitted by fee-earners.
5. Create and manage categories, keywords, and editorial notes for easy access.
6. Monitor and update know-how to ensure relevance and quality.
7. Source and circulate key legal developments and case law.
8. Act as a sounding board for fee-earners on complex legal queries.
Precedents & Drafting
9. Review and update existing precedents and crib sheets.
10. Draft new templates, flowcharts, guidance notes, and client-facing materials.
11. Ensure all resources reflect current legal standards and best practices.
Training & Development
12. Design and deliver internal and external training sessions.
13. Support onboarding and development of junior lawyers and trainees.
14. Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives across the firm.
Business Development & Client Engagement
15. Draft client alerts, updates, and thought leadership pieces.
16. Support responses to public consultations and press articles.
17. Assist with seminars, webinars, and client events.
18. Collaborate with marketing and BD teams to enhance client offerings.
General Support
19. Provide research and technical input to fee-earners.
20. Liaise with other teams on cross-practice knowledge initiatives.
21. Contribute to the firm's website and internal communications.
The Successful Applicant
About You
22. Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in contentious construction law, or prior PSL experience in this area.
23. Strong drafting and legal research skills.
24. Commercially aware with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
25. Proficient in legal tech tools and document management systems.
26. Organised, proactive, and adaptable to a varied role.
27. Enthusiastic about knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
What's on Offer
What's on Offer
28. A strategic PSL role within a highly respected construction disputes team
29. Opportunity to shape legal know-how, precedents, and training delivery
30. Exposure to complex, high-value contentious construction matters
31. Collaborative and inclusive firm culture with a strong focus on ESG values
32. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
33. Flexible working arrangements and support for professional development