Commercial Professional Support Lawyer (PSL)

Professional Support Lawyer | Commercial Contracts & Data Protection | Leading International Firm | Leeds A leading international law firm is looking to strengthen its knowledge function with a Professional Support Lawyer in Leeds The Firm: · Legal 500, international firm · Highly competitive salary and benefits · Strong national and international platform · Forward-thinking, innovative and values-led culture · Significant investment in technology, innovation and AI · Clear commitment to knowledge, quality and legal excellence · Inclusive and supportive working environment · Flexible, hybrid working model The Role: · Professional Support Lawyer - Commercial Contracts & Data Protection · Ideally 5+ PQE · Highly competitive salary · Supporting commercial contract and data protection practices · Key role at the forefront of legal knowledge creation and delivery · Advising on legal developments, key cases and consultations · Developing and maintaining know-how, precedents and practice notes · Carrying out research on complex points of law · Supporting innovation, process improvement and use of AI tools · Advising on legal and compliance matters alongside risk teams · Designing and delivering internal legal training · Producing client-facing articles, briefings and newsletters · Delivering client training and speaking at external events · Supporting bids, tenders and client audits · Working closely with fee earners, PSLs, L&D, IT and marketing teams The Candidate: · Ideally 5+ PQE · Background in commercial contracts and data protection · Some exposure to public procurement helpful but not essential · Previous PSL experience desirable but not required · Strong technical knowledge and excellent drafting skills · Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills · Organised, proactive and detail-focused · Commercially aware and solutions-driven · Enthusiastic about knowledge sharing, innovation and improving ways of working · Comfortable working collaboratively across teams and disciplines This is a standout opportunity for a lawyer looking to move beyond traditional fee-earning into a strategic, high-impact role, shaping how legal knowledge is developed, shared and enhanced across a leading global firm. If you're interested in this role, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us for a confidential discussion. For a full list of jobs, you can also visit the BCL Legal job search page. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.