Team Lead for Professional Support Lawyers

5 days ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Team Lead for Professional Support Lawyers to join our team at Austin Fraser. In this role, you will lead the development of best practices and improve the skills of our teams, while contributing to the firm's knowledge strategy and driving cross-practice liaison.

About the Role:
As a trusted advisor to internal teams, you will provide technical input and insights into sector trends and legal developments. You will also help shape the direction of the firm's knowledge strategy and drive cross-practice liaison on current awareness issues and common areas of legal interest.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for team growth and development, aligning with overall firm objectives.
  • Lead the team with either existing or newly recruited PSLs, mentoring and supporting staff to work across all practice areas and provide excellent support services to the firm.
  • Liaise with the Risk Management Partner, COLP, and other senior management on working practices.
  • Research points of law for partners/fee earners to keep them abreast of new points of law and current market developments.
  • Liaise with fee earners and contribute to the production of articles, briefings, newsletters, or other materials for circulation to clients or publication in selected journals.
  • Contribute to training sessions aimed at briefing fee earners on changes to law, practice, and precedents.
  • Liaise with the Knowledge Management Team to ensure quality and breadth of knowledge management tools reflect those of a top 60 law firm.
  • Manage communications from the PSL team via various delivery methods to ensure effective communication across service teams and offices.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a law firm and be able to demonstrate strong leadership and technical skills. A competitive salary of £65,000-£80,000 per annum reflects the level of expertise required for this role.

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