Job Description

What can you expect?
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.
Responsibilities
Strategic Legal Research and Analysis:

• Conduct strategic legal research and analysis to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and risks in the [insert practice group] 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.

Knowledge Management Leadership:

• Overview of the 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.

Thought Leadership, Client Engagement & Client Relationship Management:

• 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.

Document Automation and AI Integration:

• Lead the assessment and implementation of 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 customize and optimize technology solutions to meet the specific needs of our firm and clients, driving innovation and competitive advantage.

Professional Development and Mentorship:

• 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-ordinate 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.

Experience and Knowledge

• 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 within the relevant practice area, gained through experience or practicing in the relevant specialism.
• Extensive experience (X+ years) in strategic legal research, knowledge management, document automation, AI integration, and technology innovation within a reputable law firm or professional services environment.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical prowess, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to anticipate and navigate complex legal and business challenges.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to inspire and mobilize cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage and influence diverse audiences, including clients, colleagues, and industry stakeholders.

Inclusiveness and Diversity
At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes.
Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.
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What can we offer you?
Our people are at the core of what we do. Fieldfisher's benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. These benefits range from private health insurance, life assurance & income protection, flexi-gym discounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans, electric vehicle scheme and much more.
Fieldfisher HQ is based in the vibrant and thriving City of London, which has something for everyone. Offering excellent commuter links based a 5-minute walk away from Monument and Bank tube stations. Views overlooking the River Thames and Tower Bridge from our 9th floor terrace, open plan workspaces that encourages a sense of camaraderie, hybrid working and hot-desking, discounted coffee in our on-site cafe, bike storage, shower facilities and much more.
We have diverse teams made up of our Partners, Lawyers and Business Services Professionals, collaborating to provide outstanding service to our clients, working across our many different sectors and practice areas.
We understand the importance of collaboration outside of work with lots of different clubs and networks for our people to get involved in, including quiz nights, book club, choir, firm-funded yoga, fitness challenges, football teams, and inclusive events with our nominated charity partners. If you would like to know more, chat with our recruitment team or visit our social media channels to see for yourself!
Culture & personal development
Were a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we dont believe in squashing peoples individuality. We want you to use your unique talents and experiences to help the firm grow. You can only do that by being yourself. And working closely and collaboratively with people throughout the firm. Thats why we foster a culture that encourages you to be yourself.
Well give you bespoke support to develop your own career. Whether thats through allowing you to access all areas across the firm, funding you through training for professional development qualifications, or making sure you have a structured career plan, well make sure your talents are being nurtured.
How to apply
Enter your email address on the job advert and press the 'apply now' button to submit your CV and to start your application.
Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis, meaning that your application will most likely be reviewed before the application deadline. We will continue to accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.
Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market-leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. We are an exciting, forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on technology, financial services, energy & natural resources, and life sciences.
We are a law firm built around people with all their diversity and we strike a healthy balance between legal excellence and a down-to-earth practical approach to our clients' needs. We believe The Future is Human, so we choose a collaborative approach with an intense focus on the end-user and consider carefully how to shape our services to add the most value to our clients.