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Professional Support Lawyer - DR&L

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Shoosmiths

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should be a contentious lawyer seeking an alternative role, focused on business development and supporting the Dispute Resolution team with resources and training for success.
  • You will lead DRL projects, support compliance and knowledge management, produce articles and training, conduct research, and assist with client communications and program delivery.

Requirements

  • Contentious lawyers who are looking for an alternative role which will be central in helping us to achieve our ambitions
  • The successful candidate will work within a team of Professional Support Lawyers supporting the Dispute Resolution & Litigation team (“DRL”)
  • The primary focus will be in supporting the DRL team to deliver the ambitious growth strategy by assisting with the business development strategy and initiatives
  • Ensuring all legal advisors are provided with the right resources and training in order to deliver an excellent legal product

Responsibilities

  • To lead on DRL projects including:
  • Compliance – support the Department Head in overseeing and maintaining the Divisional compliance framework.
  • DRL/Firmwide Litigation Intranet: to support the maintenance and development of the intranet site to keep it up-to-date with all internal reports, guidance notes, protocols and other information as required.
  • Process enhancement – support the development and implementation of IS and other process / efficiency enhancement project roll outs across the team.
  • Prepare and issue monthly legal advisor update / briefings.
  • Knowledge Management – working with the national Head of Knowledge Management and firm wide PSL group support the development and implementation of the national knowledge management and training strategy.
  • Know How: to support the development of the internal intranet site including knowledge bank.
  • Precedents: to support the production of new and maintaining contentious precedents and know how notes.
  • Library: to support the maintenance and development of both the online and hard copy library and other reference materials as required.
  • Research: to support the DRL team by being able to answer/respond to specific legal queries on client matters, ranging from straightforward questions through to larger more complicated research tasks.
  • Article production: write articles for production on own account by the PSL team and with/for other DRL partners and legal advisors.
  • Technical and other presentations: support with presentations to be given by DRL partners / legal advisors either internally or externally.
  • Sector focus: helping legal advisors to identify trends, legislation and/or case law which could help drive the DRL business development strategy in particular focussing on our key sectors – technology, mobility, financial services and energy & infrastructure.
  • Client bulletins and client training; working with relevant colleagues to prepare client bulletins and to provide advice on the content of and deliver client training programmes.
  • Website: to support the DRL partners / legal advisors with the production and publication of articles on the Shoosmiths website.
  • Programme development: to work with the DRL team to support and improve the current training programme.
  • Programme delivery: to lead and deliver elements of the training programme as part of the PSL team (including but not limited to the Quarterly Legal Updates, the Developing Lawyer Programme and such other training as required).
  • Inductions: to support the delivery of the Legal Advisor induction programme.
  • Annual Away Days: to support in the planning and delivery of the DRL/Litigation/Divisional/Firmwide Away Days as required.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Professional Support Lawyer - DR&L.

What does the DRL team focus on?

The DRL team advises and acts for business clients on all aspects of commercial dispute resolution, including court proceedings, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution.

What types of clients does the DRL team work with?

The DRL team works with a loyal client base comprising FTSE Plcs, global household names, and innovative start-ups.

What are the main responsibilities of the Professional Support Lawyer?

The main responsibilities include leading DRL projects, managing knowledge resources, supporting business development efforts, and delivering technical legal training.

What is the approach of Shoosmiths regarding diversity and inclusion?

Shoosmiths aims to build a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, ensuring equal treatment for all employees and applicants.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for professional development, including supporting the training program and leading elements of it.

Does the role involve preparation of clients' updates and training?

Yes, the role involves preparing client bulletins and training programs as well as delivering presentations.

What is the firm’s stance on employee benefits?

The firm offers an outstanding benefits package that complements its competitive remuneration system and rewards staff for their commitment.

Are there any specific sectors the DRL team focuses on for business development?

Yes, the DRL team focuses on key sectors including technology, mobility, financial services, and energy & infrastructure.

Is there support for knowledge management within the role?

Yes, the role involves supporting the development and maintenance of the internal knowledge bank and responding to specific legal queries.

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Shoosmiths

The law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and for our ability to focus on what matters.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1845
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. We’ve won prestigious industry awards, such as ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at the Legal Business Awards 2022, ‘Legal Team of the Year’ at the Estates Gazette Awards 2022 and have been recognised for being the most active law firm advising on corporate transactions across the UK (Experian, 2022). Our innovative approach is also embodied in our non-legal solutions for clients, which complement our technical legal expertise. We also believe in supporting the communities in which we operate, and are firmly on our ESG journey, with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validating near-term science-based emissions reduction targets, and launching our grant-making body ‘The Shoosmiths Foundation’.

Culture & Values

  • Focusing On What Matters

  • Delivering Together

  • Making a Difference

  • Being Ourselves

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