Law training contract Work, Jobs in Leeds (with Salaries)

Professional Support Lawyer
DWF —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Computer skills
Support Practitioner Homeless Services
YMCA Liverpool —Leeds
- £30,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
14d
InHouse Lawyer (Real Estate & Planning)
Womble Bond Dickinson —Leeds
- Communication skills
Health & Safety Consultant
JMG Group —Leeds
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Customer Success Manager - Intellectual Property Software
Questel —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Procurement Lawyer - Legal Director or Partner
Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP —Leeds
- Hybrid work
- Business development
Damp & Mould Co-Ordinator
Leeds City Council —Leeds
- £37,280 - £39,152 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
13d
Title Checker
enact Conveyancing Ltd —Leeds
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Arboricultural Officer
Leeds City Council —Leeds
- £37,280 - £39,152 a year
- Weekend availability
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
SIA Door Supervisors
Showsec —Leeds
- £15.80 - £18.44 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Conflict management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Financial Crime Risk Manager - 12 month FTC
GoCardless —Leeds
- Annual leave
Senior Associate - Employment Law
Markel Law LLP —Leeds
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
Quick apply
Management Support Officer
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council —Barnsley
- £28,598 - £31,022 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
Principal Legal officer - Grade PO6 FT
Leeds City Council —Leeds
- £51,356 - £54,495 a year
- Temporary
- Training & development
- Annual leave
6d
Employment Legal Counsel
SBFM —Leeds
- Contracts
- Training & development
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Welfare Benefits Team Supervisior
Citizens Advice —Bradford
- £34,000 - £350,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Training & development
12d
Recruitment & Employment Services Officer
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Bradford
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
- Contracts
- Annual leave
Global Category Manager
Hiscox —York
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Contracts
- Business
Head of Industrial Strategy and Promotion (12-month maternity leave cover)
Ministry of Justice —Leeds
- £50,001 - £60,001 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12d
Solicitor - Commercial and Procurement
DAC Beachcroft —Leeds
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Contracts
- Communication skills
Quick apply
12d

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Professional Support Lawyer

DWF -
Leeds

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Data protection legal matters
Report writing
Report generation
Process improvement
Performance management
Public procurement law
Legal research
Mentoring
Computer skills
Content management
Training & development
AI
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills
Legal practice experience

Full job description

Why join us?:

Step into a role at DWF that sits at the forefront of how modern legal knowledge is created, delivered, and transformed.

As a Professional Support Lawyer within the commercial contract and data protection practice areas, you'll partner closely with our various practices and clients to shape the future of legal insight.

You’ll enjoy hands-on exposure to cutting-edge AI tools and play a key role in how we harness them to develop, curate, and share knowledge across our teams. If you’re passionate about elevating legal excellence, driving innovation, and making a meaningful impact beyond traditional fee-earning, this is an opportunity to help lead the evolution of how we work and the value we deliver.

The role is ideally suited to candidates based in one of our regional offices, including Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham with a flexible, hybrid working approach.

Occasional travel is expected to our regional offices when required.

Responsibilities:

A PSL is required to undertake work in Knowledge Management Know How, Research and Development, and Training for our Clients. Below is an outline of the focus areas PSL's will be expected undertake.

Know-how

Identifying relevant cases and articles and disseminate to departments
Updating the fee earning departments on key legal development
Answering legal queries
Identifying relevant consultation papers and preparing a response on behalf of the Firm
Advising on use of AI tools

Research and Development

Carrying out discrete research on points of law
Collation and development of precedents, practice notes and working practices
Producing and implementing procedures to help fee earners to achieve their goals, work efficiently, strive towards best practice in the delivery of legal services, comply with regulatory obligations and any practice/business management standards, etc.
Advising management on legal and compliance issues in conjunction with the Risk Teams
Managing or contributing to parts of the intranet and corporate site, information databases, online products and knowledge management systems in conjunction with Marketing and IT Teams.
Innovation in research and development, process improvements/due diligence

Training

Identifying training needs
Mentoring: Working with lawyers and other PSL's to influence, mentor and manage their production of evidence-led, impact-driven, authentic and timely legal content
Organising in-house training sessions and workshops using internal and external trainers/speakers and advising on content, structure and required outcomes in conjunction with the L&D Team
Delivering training sessions to lawyers, paralegals and administrative staff
Producing training materials

Client

Producing articles, briefings and newsletters to clients, and suggesting topics for fee earners
Arrange client training
Deliver client training
Attending and giving talks at external conferences/seminars
Working on bids, tenders and client audits

What will help you succeed in this role? :

Job skills

Ideally a minimum of five to seven years qualified as a solicitor, or equivalent, with experience in commercial contracts, and data protection and ideally with some knowledge of public procurement law
Excellent IT skills
Previous/current experience as a PSL/PSL; ideal but not essential
Experience in the preparation and delivery of group training sessions; ideal but not essential

General Skills

Demonstrates a high level of technical knowledge and experience
Produces high quality written materials, reports and data
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Well organised, uses initiative, prioritises appropriately, applies self, shows attention to detail
Manages own workload and meets deadlines
Demonstrates financial and commercial awareness
Seeks and maintains good business relationships with suppliers, agents and others
Manages excellent internal client-focused services, adds value to the business
Manages and develops others, motivates for optimum performance, promotes teamwork,
Demonstrates sound judgement and decision making skills
Shows commitment, passion and enthusiasm for knowledge sharing and improving the ways in which the Firm and all its staff work together
Reflects the Firm’s culture and values

What we offer?:

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us:

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

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law training contract jobs in leeds

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