Professional Support Lawyer – Manchester
A highly respected international law firm is looking for an experienced Real Estate Lawyer to join its Knowledge team as a Professional Support Lawyer. Real estate is at the heart of the firm’s business, with one of the largest dedicated practices in the UK and this is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping how the department delivers its work.
The role will involve:
*Creating and maintaining precedents, practice notes and know-how resources with a focus on commercial property matters
*Designing and delivering training to support the knowledge development of fee earners across the national team
*Providing regular legislative, case law and policy updates relevant to Real Estate Lawyers at all levels
*Working with innovation and business transformation teams to make greater use of workflow automation and AI products
*Supporting risk and compliance by working closely with the General Counsel and Risk team
*Assisting with external publications and thought leadership alongside the marketing and bids teams
*Building relationships with external organisations such as HM Land Registry and other industry partners to ensure best practice is embedded across the team
About You:
*Qualified solicitor with at least 5 years’ PQE in commercial real estate
*Strong technical expertise across landlord and tenant, asset management, investment, finance and development work
*A genuine interest in innovation and experience of using workflow automation and generative AI tools to improve service delivery
*Confident communicator with the ability to design and deliver engaging training
*Organised, proactive and able to prioritise effectively across a national team
*Prior PSL experience is an advantage but not essential, provided you are committed to moving into a knowledge and innovation role
What is on offer?
A chance to step into a non-fee earning role in a top 15 UK real estate practice. You will work alongside a supportive knowledge management team, contribute directly to the future of the department and enjoy a healthier work life balance while remaining at the forefront of high quality real estate work.
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