Professional Support Lawyer

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side‑by‑side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.

Our merit‑based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.

The PSL will work alongside the existing global PSL team to ensure that a consistent level of quality support is offered to the Corporate and Finance teams globally. This role is ideally for an experienced PSL or fee earner with a minimum of six years' PQE. You will be an integral member of the practice group’s, working closely with and under the supervision and direction of the practice group leaders and partners to support the group's practice and its knowledge management needs.

You will not be expected to undertake direct client‑facing work. The PSL will report to the Global Head of Professional Support.

• Developing, drafting and maintaining precedents, legal guides and practice notes
• Researching, monitoring and analysing legal and industry developments and trends
• Preparing concise briefings, including alerts and topical emails
• Coordinating training sessions on relevant legal and regulatory matters. This might include preparing and delivering training, where appropriate
• Assisting with client development and marketing initiatives, including creating, producing and delivering thought leadership content, blogs, presentations, podcasts and webinars
• Reviewing and updating checklists, other standardised and automated documents to ensure new joiners and transactional lawyers operate in an efficient and consistent manner
• Liaising with lawyers to gather feedback, raise awareness and promote participation in knowledge management initiatives
• Promoting knowledge systems and platforms and working with professional support teams to share knowledge in a uniform way across global teams
• Participating in and managing a variety of project work, collaborating with lawyers and business services teams on legal innovation, knowledge management and continuous improvement projects

In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of six years' experience in a recognised leading law firm in a major onshore or offshore jurisdiction, ideally with a corporate or finance focused background
• Experience working as a PSL is preferred but not essential
• Current experience of knowledge management technology and document automation systems would be an advantage
• Enthusiasm for developing knowledge systems, improving access and promoting awareness across global teams
• Responsiveness to the needs of fee‑earners
• Outstanding analytical, drafting and technical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A strong academic background

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental…