Professional Support Lawyer - Commercial Tech/IT

Professional Support Lawyer - Commercial & Technology

Role Overview:

BCL Legal are working with a national law firm who are seeking an accomplished Commercial and Technology lawyers for the position of Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) for their office based in Milton Keynes. This role is ideal for those passionate about the technical aspects of law and seeking a new challenge.

The candidate should ideally have prior PSL experience, but are also open to hearing from individuals currently in fee-earning roles who are interested in transitioning.

This innovative and progressive team offers ample opportunities to add value and develop skill sets. The role is integral to maintaining a first-rate know-how platform for the lawyers in the Complex Contracts and IT & Tech sectors of the commercial team. The work will be intellectually challenging, drawing on the candidate's expertise to support fee-earners in delivering up-to-date, high-quality service to clients.

The commercial team operates across a national office network, offering flexibility in the role's location, including the possibility of remote work. The organisation prides itself on an agile and flexible workplace culture.

As a top 40 law firm, it is an extensive international practice. It's clients include some of the largest financial, automotive, and technology businesses in the UK.

The work in the Complex Contracts and Technology teams is complex, interesting, and often high-profile, involving many large-scale national and cross-border projects. These teams specialise in areas such as supply chain, logistics, consumer law, public procurement, outsourcing, advertising/marketing/brand, IT outsourcing, IT procurement, FinTech, Web3, and the metaverse.

As the dedicated PSL, the candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting and maintaining the technical excellence and know-how of the team, influencing the development of this role.

Key Responsibilities:
· Support the fee-earners in delivering up-to-date, high-quality service to clients.
· Maintain and enhance the know-how platform for the Complex Contracts and IT & Tech sectors.
· Contribute to the development of internal expertise and systems.
· Help drive the external brand forward, focusing on the loyal client base.

For further information, please contact Soph Memhi at BCL Legal.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.