At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape legal knowledge and deliver training in a collaborative Employment team.
- Company: Leading law firm in Reading with a focus on innovation and flexibility.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, private healthcare, and clear career pathways.
- Other info: Flexible hours perfect for work-life balance or portfolio careers.
- Why this job: Transition to a strategic role while impacting legal training and knowledge.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with strong employment law experience and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
A leading law firm in Reading is seeking an Employment Professional Support Lawyer (PSL)/Knowledge Lawyer to join its established Employment team in Reading on a part-time (3 days per week) basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor (4+ PQE) looking to transition into a non-fee earning, knowledge-focused role, or for an experienced PSL seeking greater flexibility. You will play a central role in shaping the team’s legal knowledge, training strategy and technical excellence, working closely with partners and fee earners.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and interpret UK employment law developments, including case law and legislation
- Deliver training programmes, workshops and legal updates to Solicitors and Trainees
- Draft and maintain precedents, templates and know-how resources
- Provide technical support on complex employment law queries
- Produce client-facing insights, articles and thought leadership content
- Support business development and pitch materials with technical input
- Drive consistency and best practice across the Employment team
About You
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with strong employment law experience
- Ideally 4+ PQE (flexible depending on background)
- Experience as a Professional Support Lawyer/Knowledge Lawyer OR a strong interest in moving into a PSL role
- Excellent drafting, training and communication skills
- Strong technical knowledge of employment law, HR advisory work and tribunal processes
- Commercial awareness and ability to translate legal developments into practical guidance
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary aligned with market data £50k–£55k
- Part-time salary pro-rated (3 days per week)
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- Private healthcare, pension and bonus scheme (where applicable)
- Clear career pathway within knowledge, training and innovation
Why Apply?
- Move away from fee earning into a strategic, advisory role
- Join a collaborative Employment team with strong technical expertise
- Flexible working suited to work-life balance or portfolio careers
- Opportunity to shape training, legal innovation and knowledge strategy
If you are an Employment Solicitor or PSL/Knowledge Lawyer looking for a flexible, intellectually engaging role in Reading, we would love to hear from you.
