About the Role
Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) | Corporate & Commercial | KentSome corporate lawyers reach a point where they want to shape the way work is done, not just deliver it. This is one of those roles.A highly regarded Corporate & Commercial team is looking for a senior lawyer to step into a Professional Support Lawyer position, helping drive best practice, raise technical standards and support the continued growth of a busy and well-respected department. It's a role with real influence, ideal for someone who enjoys the technical side of corporate work and wants to play a central role behind the scenes.The opportunityYou'll sit at the heart of the Corporate & Commercial team, acting as the go-to technical resource and helping lawyers deliver work efficiently, consistently and at the highest standard. Your focus will include:Developing and maintaining corporate precedents, templates and know-howKeeping the team up to date with legal developments and market trendsSupporting lawyers with technical queries and complex research pointsDelivering internal training and supporting junior lawyer developmentHelping shape working practices, workflows and process improvementsSupporting legal tech and knowledge management initiativesContributing to articles, briefings and client-facing updatesThis is a role where your expertise directly impacts the quality, efficiency and consistency of the team's work.Why this role stands outA chance to step into a strategic, influential position within a respected corporate teamIdeal for experienced corporate lawyers looking to move away from fee-earning pressure while staying close to high-level workOpportunity to shape best practice across a growing departmentInvolvement in legal tech, training and knowledge developmentA collaborative environment where technical expertise is highly valuedReal variety, from legal research to training delivery and process improvementWho this role suitsA senior Corporate, Commercial or Banking & Finance lawyer, likely from a large regional, Legal 500 ranked department or city firm Someone with strong technical knowledge and attention to detailA natural problem-solver who enjoys research, structure and improving systemsConfident communicating complex legal concepts clearlyInterested in mentoring, training and supporting the wider teamWhat's on offerCompetitive salary which is very much negotiable depending on level of experience and strong benefits packageA senior-level position with real visibility and influenceReduced fee-earning pressure while staying technically engagedLong-term career stability within a well-regarded corporate practiceThe chance to shape how a corporate team operates and evolvesIf you enjoy the technical depth of corporate law and want to play a meaningful role in shaping how a team works, this is a rare and highly rewarding PSL opportunity.