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Professional Support Lawyer, Disputes

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London

Requirements

  • At least 5 years PQE
  • Strong academic history
  • Litigation experience gained from within a leading private practice firm
  • Bright self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon, and share knowledge
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent drafting and communication skills, with the ability to interface with all levels and particularly to win the respect of clients as well as the partner, fee-earner and PSL community
  • Collaborative team player with the ability, and desire, to develop and work in a fast pace busy team
  • Previous professional support or knowledge experience is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

  • Monitoring developments: Anticipating and monitoring developments in relevant law and procedure, and assisting the practice to prepare itself and its clients to deal with these developments
  • Client-facing publications: Drafting posts for our Litigation Notes blog, and other ad hoc articles or briefings, which provide high quality analysis and insights into new legal developments and help maintain the profile of our market-leading litigation practice
  • Client training: Preparing, co-ordinating and/or presenting client training on developments in law and practice and/or appropriate skills training
  • Technical queries: Dealing with technical litigation-related queries from fee earners at all levels both within the Disputes Division and from across the firm
  • Internal training: Presenting internal training as needed.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Professional Support Lawyer, Disputes.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have at least 5 years PQE, a strong academic history, and litigation experience from a leading private practice firm.

Is previous professional support experience necessary?

Previous professional support or knowledge experience is desirable but not essential.

What types of skills are important for this role?

Important skills include strong legal skills, excellent drafting and communication abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in London.

What type of contract is being offered for this role?

A permanent contract is being offered for this role.

Is flexible working available for this position?

Yes, flexible working options are available for this position.

What activities will the Professional Support Lawyer be involved in?

The role involves monitoring legal developments, drafting client-facing publications, preparing and presenting client training, addressing technical queries, and conducting internal training.

What qualities are sought in candidates for this position?

Candidates should be bright self-starters with a desire to acquire and share knowledge, and should be able to interface effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels.

How does Herbert Smith Freehills approach diversity and inclusion?

Herbert Smith Freehills strives to create a diverse, innovative culture that values individual experiences and perspectives, allowing all employees to feel valued and perform at their best.

We are closely monitoring the international response in relation to sanctions and other developments.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Operating from 24 offices across Asia Pacific, EMEA and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice. The firm provides many of the world’s most important organisations with access to market-leading dispute resolution, projects and transactional legal advice, combined with expertise in a number of global industry sectors, including Technology, Banks, Consumer Products, Energy, Financial Buyers, Infrastructure & Transport, Mining, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Real Estate, and Manufacturing & Industrials. We support our people and teams to do their best work, whether that’s through our agile-working policy or access to first-rate learning and development programmes. Together, our highly skilled, driven colleagues, work as a team to understand our clients’ needs, objectives and the environment they’re operating in.

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