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Dentons

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be qualified in England/Wales or Scotland with 7+ years of corporate experience, M&A knowledge, strong drafting skills, and effective communication. Embrace innovation and work well both independently and in teams.
  • You will develop client-facing materials, update precedents, support transactions, conduct internal training, track legal changes, manage knowhow, and promote innovative practices.

Requirements

  • Qualified in England and Wales or Scotland.
  • A minimum of 7 years post-qualification corporate fee-earning experience at a major law firm in the UK.
  • Thorough knowledge of UK corporate law, M&A and equity capital markets transactions.
  • Previous experience working as a PDL or involvement with legal knowhow and training initiatives whilst a fee-earner.
  • Strong legal drafting and research skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate (verbal and written) and present appropriately and confidently at all levels.
  • Well-developed commercial awareness and pragmatic, client-focused approach.
  • Pro-active and able to work effectively independently, but also a strong team player.
  • A willingness to embrace innovation and change and motivate others to do so.
  • Good time management and organisational skills.
  • Good judgment and resilience skills.

Responsibilities

  • Client-facing materials and training: Supporting the firm's client relationships and business development initiatives by developing content for client-facing briefings and updates and preparing materials for and assisting with the delivery of client training events.
  • Precedents: Working on the review and updating of the Department's precedent bank, including document automation where appropriate (experience with document automation software not essential).
  • Transactional support: Dealing with technical legal and other knowhow queries from fee-earners within the Department and wider firm.
  • Internal training: Participating in the design, organisation and some delivery of the Department's internal technical training programmes for trainees, new qualifiers and the team as a whole; liaising with the central Talent Development Team.
  • Current awareness and horizon-scanning: Keeping abreast of legal and regulatory developments and pro-actively alerting fee-earners to key changes in law and practice affecting their work.
  • Knowhow: Contributing to the collection, dissemination and management of the Department's knowhow materials within the firm's Knowledge Hub.
  • Innovation: Working with the firm's Innovation Team, Legal Project Managers, the wider PDL team and other stakeholders to promote more efficient and effective working practices and delivery of legal services, including assisting with the review of new products and services.

FAQs

What is the required PQE for the Practice Development Lawyer position?

The required PQE for the Practice Development Lawyer position is 7+ years.

Where can the Practice Development Lawyer be based?

The Practice Development Lawyer can be based in London, Edinburgh, or Glasgow.

What type of work will the Practice Development Lawyer be involved in?

The Practice Development Lawyer will be involved in supporting client-facing materials, managing precedents, providing transactional support, conducting internal training, keeping abreast of legal developments, and contributing to innovation initiatives.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position can be full-time or part-time (4 days a week).

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must be qualified in England and Wales or Scotland and have a minimum of 7 years post-qualification corporate fee-earning experience at a major law firm in the UK.

What key skills are required for the Practice Development Lawyer role?

Key skills required include strong legal drafting and research skills, attention to detail, strong interpersonal and communication skills, commercial awareness, and good time management and organizational skills.

Is previous experience as a Practice Development Lawyer necessary?

Yes, previous experience working as a Practice Development Lawyer or involvement with legal knowhow and training initiatives while a fee-earner is required.

Does the firm promote inclusion and diversity?

Yes, the firm is committed to building an inclusive culture where all individuals can thrive, and it values diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Are flexible working hours available for this position?

Yes, flexible working hours are offered for this position.

How can I apply for this position?

Interested candidates can apply directly via the firm's careers page. For questions before applying, they can email recruitment.matters@dentons.com.

Dentons

https://www.dentons.com/en/careers/

Law
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2013
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Dentons is the world's largest global law firm, delivering quality and value to clients around the globe. Dentons is a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index, a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner and recognized by prominent business and legal publications for its innovations in client service, including founding Dentons Global Advisors. Dentons'​ polycentric approach and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client interests in the communities in which we live and work.