Professional Support Lawyer

Employment Professional Support Lawyer – Reading

A leading law firm in Reading is seeking an Employment Professional Support Lawyer (PSL)/Knowledge Lawyer to join its established Employment team in Reading on a part-time (3 days per week) basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor (4+ PQE) looking to transition into a non-fee earning, knowledge-focused role
, or for an experienced PSL seeking greater flexibility.

You will play a central role in shaping the team’s legal knowledge, training strategy and technical excellence
, working closely with partners and fee earners.

• Monitor and interpret UK employment law developments
  , including case law and legislation
• Deliver training programmes, workshops and legal updates to Solicitors and Trainees
• Draft and maintain precedents, templates and know-how resources
• Provide technical support on complex employment law queries
• Produce client-facing insights, articles and thought leadership content
• Support business development and pitch materials with technical input
• Drive consistency and best practice across the Employment team

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with strong employment law experience
• Ideally 4+ PQE (flexible depending on background)
• Experience as a Professional Support Lawyer/Knowledge Lawyer OR a strong interest in moving into a PSL role
• Excellent drafting, training and communication skills
• Strong technical knowledge of employment law, HR advisory work and tribunal processes
• Commercial awareness and ability to translate legal developments into practical guidance

• Competitive salary aligned with market data £50k–£55k
• Part-time salary pro-rated (3 days per week)
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Private healthcare, pension and bonus scheme (where applicable)
• Clear career pathway within knowledge, training and innovation

• Move away from fee earning into a strategic, advisory role
• Join a collaborative Employment team with strong technical expertise
• Flexible working suited to work-life balance or portfolio careers
• Opportunity to shape training, legal innovation and knowledge strategy

If you are an Employment Solicitor or PSL/Knowledge Lawyer looking for a flexible, intellectually engaging role in Reading, we would love to hear from you.