Professional Support Lawyer (PSL)

An opportunity has arisen for Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) to join our Employment & Immigration team.

As a PSL you will play a pivotal role within the department, ensuring that the teams are well-equipped with the necessary knowledge, resources, and training to deliver high-quality legal services. As a PSL you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and disseminating legal knowledge and best practices, ultimately enhancing the department's efficiency and effectiveness and contributing to business development and sustainable growth.

• Review, update and manage the department’s legal knowledge database, including precedent/template documents, contracts, policies and guidance, ensuring it is comprehensive, up-to-date, and easily accessible to all fee earners and staff.
• Develop and manage the department’s annual support service (“HELP”), enhancing the benefit for clients.
• Compile and summarise relevant legal updates, case law, and legislative changes, distributing these insights regularly to the legal team as appropriate, including face to face/online training sessions.
• Monitor and analyse trends in the legal industry, advising the department on potential impacts and opportunities.
• Create appropriate content for workshops, seminars, and webinars on specialised legal topics and skills development, in line with Marketing and Business Development Strategy.
• Participate in face to face and online presentations as necessary, offering expert insights and support.
• Help to manage department and cross functional projects and initiatives, taking specific responsibility and accountability
• Develop a clear understanding of department KPIs and performance and your personal contribution towards these.
• Keep abreast of changes in the relevant legal sector and/or practice area and input ideas to the department strategy including product/ service lines and take responsibility for driving parts of the strategy.

• Qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive with expereince in an Employment Law team
• A minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience  Prior experience in knowledge management or training roles is beneficial.
• Extensive knowledge of various areas of law relevant to your department, with the ability to research and interpret complex legal issues 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively 
• Strong ability to design and deliver effective training programs and workshops 
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail 
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously 
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients 
• Technology Proficiency: Proficiency in legal research databases, knowledge management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite 

We’re RWK Goodman – a progressive Top 100 law firm. We exist to unlock potential and create a lasting positive impact for our clients, colleagues and communities. Our purpose is what drives our business forward. It’s our guiding principle. And it’s why our clients trust us to be their life-long legal partner.

Over 620 colleagues. 36 specialist areas. 3 core divisions. With offices across the South West, Thames Valley and London. We are widely known for our technical expertise and diverse client base across industries and sectors.

As a people-focused firm, ours is a culture of heart, not ego. In our inclusive environment, we support each other as we strive for success. For ourselves. For each other. And for our clients and communities.

We know our people are what sets us apart. That’s why we’re committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can thrive and achieve your full potential. Because this isn’t ‘just another job in law’. This is an opportunity for ambitious legal professionals to develop rewarding careers, in a culture that cares.

We’re on a mission to create a dynamic and inclusive culture. And that starts with our recruitment process. If you have a disability, whether visible or not, we want to work with you every step of the way. Because we want to give you the best chance of success when you apply. If you need any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your disability, such as extra time on written assessments, an accessible interview room or a quiet space before and after the interview, please speak to our Recruitment Team so that we can work together to help bring your best self.

Over a number of years, we have developed a robust and transparent framework which shows you exactly what you need to achieve in order to grow your career at the firm. This isn’t just about hitting KPIs.

The framework helps you to understand how your contribution and behaviours are woven together to create the basis for your progression in the firm. From Secretary to Partner, you can see exactly what is expected of you along the way.