Employment Professional Support Lawyer | Leading Firm | Birmingham | Hybrid & Part-Time arrangements available.
The Opportunity
A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Professional Support Lawyer to join its Birmingham-based Employment team.
This role is ideal for a senior employment lawyer from an international or large regional firm who is looking to transition into a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) position. You’ll play a central role in supporting a busy, high-performing employment practice, working closely with partners and fee earners to ensure technical excellence, consistency, and innovation across the team.
The position offers a strategic, intellectually engaging alternative to fee earning, with exposure to cutting-edge employment law developments and high-profile clients across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
- Acting as a technical resource for the Employment team, providing guidance on complex and novel employment law issues.
- Monitoring legal developments and ensuring timely dissemination of updates, briefings, and know-how.
- Developing and maintaining precedents, templates, and practice notes.
- Supporting training initiatives, including internal CPD, inductions, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Assisting with client-facing publications, thought leadership, and legal updates.
- Collaborating with PSLs and knowledge teams across offices to promote best practice and consistency.
About You
- Qualified Solicitor with 8+ years’ PQE in employment law.
- Strong technical expertise gained within an international or large regional firm.
- Clear interest in moving into a PSL / knowledge-focused role.
- Excellent drafting and analytical skills, with an eye for detail and accuracy.
- Confident communicator who enjoys supporting and mentoring colleagues.
- Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
What’s on Offer
- A non-fee earning role within a highly regarded international employment practice.
- Exposure to complex, cross-border employment matters and strategic legal developments.
- A collaborative, collegiate culture with strong support from partners and leadership.
- Flexible, hybrid and part-time working arrangements are available.
- Long-term career stability and progression within a global firm.
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Nic Fear on
0161 672 3112 or nicholas.fear@saccomann.com