Our client, a leading law firm, is looking to recruit a Corporate Professional Development Lawyer (PDL) to join its established Knowledge Management team, supporting a busy and growing corporate practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior-level corporate solicitor looking to move away from fee-earning and into a knowledge-focused role, with no fee-earning targets.
Working closely with an experienced Senior Corporate PDL, you will play a key role in developing legal knowledge, supporting training initiatives and driving the effective use of legal technology and AI across the corporate team.
The Role
- Monitor and communicate key corporate legal, regulatory and market developments.
- Draft, review and maintain corporate and company secretarial precedents and knowhow resources.
- Support the design and delivery of training for corporate lawyers.
- Provide technical guidance and respond to legal queries from fee earners.
- Champion the use of legal technology and AI to improve efficiency and knowledge sharing.
- Contribute to knowledge management projects and wider professional development initiatives.
About You
- Qualified Solicitor with experience in a busy corporate law environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of corporate and company law.
- Excellent legal drafting, research and communication skills.
- Confident delivering training and presenting complex legal concepts clearly.
- Organised, proactive and comfortable managing your own workload.
- An interest in legal technology and AI, with experience in these areas advantageous.
- Private equity experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
Previous Professional Development Lawyer (PDL) experience is welcome but not required.
What's on Offer?
- Salary starting from £70,000.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Choice of Birmingham or Manchester office.
- No fee-earning targets.
- Opportunity to transition into a non-fee-earning, knowledge-focused position.
- Flexible working arrangements considered.
- Opportunity to influence the development and adoption of AI and legal technology across a growing corporate practice.
Corporate Professional Support Lawyer in Birmingham employer: Douglas Scott Global Recruitment
Join a Legal 500-ranked firm that prioritises its employees and fosters a supportive, inclusive culture. As a Dispute Resolution Solicitor, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and clear pathways for career progression while engaging with high-profile clients on diverse and stimulating cases. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow within a respected team that values client relationships and professional development.
Contact Details:
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