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Corporate Professional Support Lawyer

City of London Permanent £120,000 - £140,000 per year View Job Description
This role focuses on driving knowledge excellence across a Corporate practice by maintaining precedents, monitoring legal developments and delivering high‑impact training. It also plays a key part in integrating legal technology, supporting client initiatives and strengthening cross‑team collaboration.
  • Lead knowledge strategy in a top-tier Corporate practice.
  • Blend technical expertise with training, innovation and legal tech.

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected international law firm known for strong technical capability, a collaborative culture and a forward‑thinking approach to legal service delivery. With a commitment to innovation, development and flexible working, the firm provides an environment where knowledge‑driven lawyers can make a meaningful impact.

Job Description

Legal and Market Developments

  • Maintain responsibility for keeping the Corporate team updated on relevant legal and regulatory developments.
  • Ensure precedents are current, accurate, and responsive to both market and legal changes.



Training & Knowledge Sharing

  • Assist in the preparation and delivery of client seminars and training sessions.
  • Provide training to trainees, including an introduction to the types of work they will encounter during their corporate seats.
  • Deliver basic training on English corporate law to colleagues in international offices and to the company secretarial team.



Legal Technology

  • Support the development and adoption of legal technology within the Corporate practice, both in the UK and internationally.
  • Promote best practice in relation to legal tech tools and knowledge systems.



Cross‑Team Collaboration

  • Contribute to developing innovative ways of working and improving the delivery of legal services.
  • Work closely with colleagues across multiple practice areas and jurisdictions.

The Successful Applicant

  • Strong theoretical, practical, and up‑to‑date knowledge of UK company law and corporate practice, underpinned by suitable post‑qualification experience gained in private practice or in‑house.
  • Experience in at least two of the following areas: mergers and acquisitions (public or private), equity capital markets, private equity or venture capital.
  • A client‑focused and international outlook, with an ability to think creatively about business opportunities and training needs.
  • High proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with legal AI technologies (e.g., Harvey, Legora) is desirable.
  • Applications from candidates seeking part‑time arrangements are welcome; the role is equally suited to part‑time working.

What's on Offer

  • An agile approach to office and remote working, supporting you to balance professional delivery with personal wellbeing.
  • Access to award‑winning career and personal development programmes, including global mentoring and bespoke coaching.
  • A broad curriculum designed to build strong technical and business skills, together with insight into commercial issues.
  • Competitive, market‑aligned salary and bonus structure.
  • Family‑friendly policies, health schemes and wellbeing support.
  • A flexible benefits package allowing you to tailor benefits to suit your lifestyle and priorities.
Contact
Tom Mastin-Lee
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6954564
Phone number
+442072692143

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Corporate
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Mastin-Lee
Consultant phone
+442072692143
Job reference
JN-022026-6954564