Professional Support Lawyer, Dispute Resolution
Apply for this jobWe’re looking for a qualified Dispute Resolution lawyer to step into a strategic Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) role supporting the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Dispute Resolution service line.
This is an ideal move for a detail-driven legal professional who thrives on enabling others to succeed — someone who enjoys research, structure, and continuous improvement as much as casework. You'll shape the way legal knowledge is created, shared, and applied across the firm, with a direct impact on client service delivery.
Whether you're currently a fee earner looking to pivot into a PSL role or already working in knowledge management, this is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of legal innovation and cross-border collaboration within one of the most dynamic areas of offshore litigation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Creating, managing, and maintaining precedents, knowhow, and client briefings for the BVI Dispute Resolution team
- Monitoring legal and regulatory changes and ensuring timely internal dissemination
- Supporting global KM strategy by collaborating with PSLs and fee earners across jurisdictions
- Helping to improve client service through KM initiatives, digital tools, AI, and automation
- Using data and analytics to inform KM priorities and identify key opportunities for impact
- Working closely with business services to align KM with broader client engagement strategy
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- A legal qualification and around 3 years’ PQE in Dispute Resolution, ideally with offshore or cross-border exposure
- A genuine interest in legal tech, knowledge systems, and process improvement
- Experience with (or curiosity about) the BVI legal environment is advantageous
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Excellent research and drafting skills, with strong attention to detail
- A collaborative approach and the ability to influence and work across teams
- Must be Entitled or Entitled to work in Jersey