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Senior Practice Development Lawyer

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Dentons

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor with 7+ years in corporate law, strong drafting skills, legal knowhow experience, excellent communication, and a proactive, team-oriented, and innovative approach.
  • You will create client materials, update precedents, support legal queries, deliver training, monitor legal changes, manage knowhow, and collaborate on 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 this position?

The required PQE for this position is 7+ years.

Where is the location of the job?

The job can be based in London, Edinburgh, or Glasgow.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

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

What type of experience do I need to qualify for this role?

You need a minimum of 7 years post-qualification corporate fee-earning experience at a major law firm in the UK.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role includes participation in the design, organisation, and delivery of internal training programmes for trainees and the team.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Senior Practice Development Lawyer?

The responsibilities include developing client-facing materials, updating precedents, providing transactional support, keeping abreast of legal developments, managing knowhow, and promoting innovation.

Is prior experience as a Practice Development Lawyer (PDL) required?

Previous experience working as a PDL or involvement with legal knowhow and training initiatives whilst a fee-earner is preferred.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include strong legal drafting and research skills, interpersonal and communication skills, commercial awareness, time management, and resilience.

Does the firm promote diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Dentons is committed to building an inclusive culture and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.

How can I apply for this position?

Interested applicants should apply directly via the firm's careers page. Enquiries can be made via email, but applications will not be accepted via email.

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.