Company: ENL Legal Recruitment
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Posted: April 24th, 2026
PQE required: 8+ years
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000+ (DOE)
An established national practice is seeking an experienced Solicitor to lead its professional support function within the employment, pensions and immigration team. This senior position has responsibility for shaping and delivering knowledge strategy, supporting fee earners and driving innovation across the wider practice. You will oversee a team of Professional Support Lawyers, ensuring delivery of high‑quality legal know‑how, training and client‑facing content. The role involves developing and maintaining precedent materials, delivering internal and external training and ensuring lawyers remain up‑to‑date with legal and market developments. You will also play a key role in content creation, producing briefings, articles and client updates, and supporting business development initiatives.
A significant aspect of the role will involve championing the use of technology and innovation, including development and management of automated documents and digital tools designed to enhance efficiency and client service. You will work closely with partners and colleagues across the firm to support strategic objectives and maintain the team’s strong market profile.
Qualified solicitor with at least 8 years post‑qualification experience and strong expertise in employment law, ideally with some exposure to immigration matters. Experience leading a professional support role or a senior fee earner transitioning to a knowledge‑focused position is desirable. Demonstrates strong technical ability, excellent communication skills, genuine interest in knowledge management, training and innovation. Experience supervising or mentoring others is advantageous. Proactive approach, commercial awareness, and ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across the business are essential.
Highly regarded national firm with strong reputation across employment, pensions and immigration work. Collaborative culture, commitment to innovation and focus on delivering high‑quality legal services. Lawyers benefit from supportive environment, flexible working arrangements and a clear commitment to professional development.
Competitive salary of £80,000 - £90,000+ (DOE) and comprehensive benefits package, flexible working arrangements including part‑time options and opportunity to shape knowledge and innovation within a leading practice.
At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates irrespective of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
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