Non-Contentious Construction PSL Role - Top Tier Firm

Location London
Discipline: Professional Support Lawyer
Job type: Permanent
Job ref: 34305
Published: 1 day ago
Expiry date: 01 Oct 2025 00:59

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Knowledge Development Lawyer (KDL) to join the Construction team at a top-tier law firm in London. This newly created role is perfect for someone with a passion for knowledge-sharing and the drive to contribute to the development of a highly respected non-contentious Construction group.

 

Why Apply?

 

  • Flexible working arrangement: Part-Time - 3 or 4 days per week, with core days including Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Join a forward-thinking team within a firm known for its strong culture and collaborative environment.
  • Play a pivotal role in shaping the knowledge strategy for a leading practice area.
  • Competitive six-figure salary with opportunities for professional growth and impact.

 

As the Knowledge Development Lawyer for the non-contentious Construction group, you will be responsible for enhancing the legal expertise within the team, developing knowledge resources, and delivering high-quality training. You will collaborate with other Knowledge Development Lawyers across the firm and support fee earners with legal know-how, best practice, and commercial awareness. Working closely with partners and senior lawyers, you will also contribute to business development initiatives and knowledge-sharing firmwide.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Monitor legal developments, trends, and best practices, producing engaging knowledge materials and maintaining an organised Knowledge Hub.
  • Provide technical support to fee earners, addressing queries and sharing know-how.
  • Design and deliver tailored legal training programmes for varying qualification levels.
  • Collaborate with Business Development to create client-facing knowledge content and enhance the team's external profile.
  • Maintain the precedent bank, liaising with business support and library services for updates and automation.

 

This role would suit an experienced lawyer (at least 6 years PQE) with a strong background in non-contentious construction work. You should have excellent legal knowledge, a commercial mindset, and a proven ability to develop and deliver high-quality training and knowledge resources. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects efficiently. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about legal knowledge development, this could be the perfect role for you.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key role in an established and innovative law firm, where your expertise will directly contribute to the success of the Construction group and the wider firm. If you’re looking for a challenging yet rewarding position with flexible working options, we encourage you to apply.