Professional Support Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive)

Requirements of the role

Are you passionate about legal research, process development, knowledge management and innovation in the legal field? We are seeking a qualified Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) to join our Investigation and Enforcement Directorate. This newly created hybrid role can be based in London, Cardiff, or Birmingham.

The role

In this pivotal role, you will leverage your specialist legal skills, knowledge and expertise to monitor and analyse legal and regulatory developments affecting the legal profession, including changes to legislation, case law, and professional rules. Additionally, you will provide legal research and analysis to support decision-making and ensure regulatory decisions align with legal and procedural requirements.

As a PSL, you will play a key role in maintaining and updating our internal legal knowledge resources, including regulatory guidance, case law summaries, and best practice notes. You will contribute to and enhance our established Knowledge Bank for the Investigation and Enforcement teams, ensuring that our resources remain effective, clear, and legally robust. Furthermore, you will develop and deliver training on regulatory and legal topics, supporting the professional development of our internal teams through briefing papers, webinars, and legal updates.

Your expertise will also be instrumental in the development and implementation of digital tools for legal research, knowledge management, and regulatory casework. By supporting the SRA in adopting AI-driven legal research tools and other innovative technologies, you will help us stay at the forefront of legal tech advancements. If you are a proactive and knowledgeable legal professional with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation, we would love to hear from you.

You will work in our Investigations team and report to the Legal and Enforcement department.

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