Employment PSL Lawyer | International law firm | Nottingham | 8+ PQE
We have a unique opportunity for an Employment PSL Lawyer to join an International Law Firm based in their Nottingham office. This is an exciting role for an experienced lawyer with at least 8 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE), including a minimum of 4 years as a PSL, to make a significant impact in shaping the firm’s knowledge strategy and supporting the UK employment team in delivering world‑class service.
The Role
As an Employment PSL Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the UK employment team while also liaising with offices across the firm’s global network. Your responsibilities will span a variety of key areas, all central to the firm’s growth and client‑facing strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborating closely with the marketing team to highlight and demonstrate the firm’s capabilities to both current and potential clients.
- Taking a leading role in developing the firm’s fee‑earning talent, ensuring technical excellence, and supporting the continuous development of lawyers at all levels of qualification.
- Working with lawyers across the firm to develop commercially focused and technically robust advice.
- Keeping the team, clients, and client prospects up to date on key developments in law and practice, ensuring everyone is informed of need‑to‑know updates.
- Contributing to key client relationships through horizon scanning, knowledge management, and proactively advising on emerging trends.
- Engaging with industry bodies to maintain the firm’s visibility in the employment law community.
- Participating in profile‑raising activities, such as writing articles, contributing to external networks, sitting on committees, and developing thought‑leadership materials.
- Advising on providing innovative solutions to clients’ issues, utilising technology where appropriate to enhance service delivery.
Skills & Experience
- Have at least 8 years’ PQE in employment law, with a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a PSL.
- Be a team player with a proactive, self‑starting attitude and a broad commercial perspective.
- Have a genuine interest in black‑letter law, with excellent technical skills, an eye for detail, and a passion for innovation.
- Be enthusiastic about the use of AI and legal technology to help drive the firm’s forward‑thinking approach, collaborating with the Legal Technology team to improve efficiency and service delivery.
- Be a strategic thinker with a genuine desire to elevate the firm’s employment offering through a combination of technical excellence and creative problem‑solving.
Why Join This Firm?
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned employment lawyer to transition into a strategic role that combines legal expertise with innovative technology and client development. The firm is globally renowned for its collaborative, inclusive culture, and commitment to career development. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements, you’ll be part of a forward‑thinking firm that encourages personal and professional growth.
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion, please contact Lauren Evans at BCL Legal.
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