Head of Professional Support Unit – Employment, Pensions & Immigration | National Role
A rare senior leadership opportunity has arisen for an experienced legal professional to lead the Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) function within a leading national Employment, Pensions & Immigration practice.
This is a strategic role focused on shaping legal knowledge, training and innovation across a fast-growing, highly regarded team.
The Opportunity
You will lead a talented PSL team, driving high-quality legal content, training delivery and knowledge management across the practice.
A key part of the role is championing digital transformation – improving how legal know-how is delivered through automation, technology and modern knowledge tools.
Working closely with partners and innovation specialists, you will play a central role in strengthening the firm’s national employment law offering and ensuring lawyers and clients stay ahead of legal and market developments.
Benefits
- Senior leadership role with real strategic influence
- Shape legal knowledge and innovation across a national practice
- Highly collaborative and forward-thinking environment
- Strong focus on digital transformation and continuous improvement
- Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
- Annual firm-wide bonus, generous pension and flexible benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus buy/sell options
- Enhanced family leave, wellbeing support and flexible working
Requirements
- Qualified solicitor or senior legal professional
- Significant PSL or senior employment law experience (immigration desirable)
- Proven leadership within a PSL or knowledge role
- Strong interest in legal tech, innovation and automation
- Confident stakeholder manager and team leader
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior PSL or employment law specialist looking to step into a high-impact leadership role at the heart of a leading UK law firm.
How to Apply
Please apply for this role online or contact us at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion.
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