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Michelmores LLP

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
    People, HR & Administration
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You need Top 100 firm PSL experience, 5+ years PQE in commercial real estate, strong research and drafting skills, proficiency with MS products, and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • You will develop and implement Learning & Development programs, support lawyers with transaction queries, maintain quality documentation, and encourage article production.

Requirements

  • Experience as a PSL at a Top 100 firm and up to 5 years PQE as a commercial real estate lawyer previously.
  • We will consider lawyers with 5 years PQE + in commercial real estate at a Top 100 firm who can demonstrate the skills required for the role and a clear affinity with knowledge management and learning and development.
  • Excellent legal research skills with experience of legal databases (LexisLibrary, Practical Law, Westlaw).
  • Competent with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint etc.) and using data management systems.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a team and to effectively communicate with all levels across the Firm.
  • Excellent drafting and technical skills.
  • Good presentation skills.
  • Must be articulate in a clear and concise manner, using appropriate grammar, style and language for the recipient.
  • Must be self-motivated, flexible and successfully adapting to changing demands and conditions.
  • Meet scheduled deadlines.
  • Commercially aware and client focused.

Responsibilities

  • Responsibility for the strategic development of Learning & Development within TRE based on needs assessment and to attract and retain high calibre people.
  • Facilitating the provision of a Learning & Development programme and schedule for TRE which encompasses black letter law training, webinars, knowledge sharing sessions and development sessions.
  • Providing support to TRE lawyers and assisting with queries that arise on transactions.
  • Providing and maintaining quality documentation and precedents for use by lawyers in TRE.
  • Encourage and facilitate production of articles by lawyers.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Professional Support Lawyer role at Michelmores?

The main focus of the Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) role is to facilitate effective knowledge sharing within the Transactional Real Estate (TRE) team, ensuring they remain at the forefront of law and practice.

What qualifications are required for the PSL position?

The ideal candidate should have experience as a PSL at a Top 100 firm, with up to 5 years PQE as a commercial real estate lawyer. Candidates with over 5 years PQE in commercial real estate who demonstrate skills in knowledge management and learning and development will also be considered.

What kind of work will the PSL be responsible for?

The PSL will be responsible for developing Learning & Development initiatives, providing support to TRE lawyers, maintaining quality documentation and precedents, and encouraging the production of articles by lawyers.

Where is the job located?

The position can be based in either the Exeter or Bristol office, with the expectation of traveling to the Exeter office ideally one day a week.

Are there opportunities for flexible working in this role?

Yes, Michelmores is open to flexible working arrangements and encourages candidates to propose a working pattern that meets their needs.

What skills are necessary for this position?

Necessary skills include strong interpersonal and communication skills, excellent drafting and technical abilities, good presentation skills, and proficiency in legal research and data management systems.

How does Michelmores support the development of its employees?

Michelmores fosters a creative, open, and collaborative environment that encourages employees to forge relationships, expand their knowledge, and develop their careers through tailored Learning & Development programs.

Can I speak to someone for more information about the position?

Yes, you can call Lisa Gater, Recruitment Business Partner, at 07355 677986 for more information about the role.

Does Michelmores offer equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Michelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, marital status, age, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

Are agencies allowed to submit candidates for this position?

No, agencies may only assist with submissions via invitation only, and speculative candidates submitted by agencies without invitation will not be considered.

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Michelmores LLP

At Michelmores we help enterprises and individuals navigate change to find a positive future.

Law
Industry
201-500
Employees
1878
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Michelmores is the destination law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. We help businesses and individuals who are navigating change to find a more positive future. Our collaborative, creative and commercial lawyers focus on our clients’ next steps, starting with today's challenges, but growing success and impact for tomorrow. We understand what today’s enterprises and individuals need to do to stay ahead and that’s what we deliver, every time. As people, as lawyers and as a business we have a key role to play in the transition to a green economy. Through our client work, our pro-bono work and our community partnerships we are driving positive change. We focus on work that helps to deliver a sustainable economy, that reflects who we are, how we do things and our core values.