Professional Support Lawyer - Real Estate | International Law Firm | City of London This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Real Estate Lawyer to move into a forward-thinking Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) role within one of the UK's leading Real Estate practices. Unlike traditional PSL positions, this role is future-focused: you will play a key part in shaping how lawyers of tomorrow deliver legal services, helping the team work more efficiently through innovative knowledge management, automation, and AI-driven solutions. The Opportunity: The firm's Real Estate group is consistently recognised as one of the UK's top practices, advising on high-profile investment, development and regeneration projects across sectors including office, retail, industrial, logistics, hospitality, life sciences, residential and mixed-use schemes. Clients include major developers, investors, lenders, occupiers, and international stakeholders. Joining a well-established knowledge team, you will work closely with partners and fee earners nationally to drive knowledge strategy, training, and innovation within the department. This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on a market-leading Real Estate practice while developing your career in professional support. Key Responsibilities: - Developing and maintaining precedents, practice notes, and know-how resources, with a focus on commercial property. - Designing and delivering training programmes, workshops, and legal updates for fee earners. - Providing insights on case law, legislation, and policy developments affecting real estate. - Driving innovation by working with Legal Tech and Business Transformation teams to introduce automation and AI-powered tools. - Supporting fee earners, marketing, and business development teams with thought leadership and client publications. - Building and maintaining external relationships with industry bodies such as HM Land Registry and attending relevant forums to ensure the team stays ahead of market practice. Candidate Requirements: - Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in Commercial Real Estate (landlord & tenant, investment, development, asset management, and finance structures). - Recent fee-earning experience essential; prior PSL experience is beneficial but not required. - Technically strong with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, user-friendly guidance. - Experience with legal technology, automation, or AI tools would be an advantage. - Strategic thinker with strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across national teams. - Organised, proactive, and able to influence and inspire colleagues. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a leading UK real estate practice in a role that blends technical excellence, innovation, and career progression. You will be part of a collaborative and ambitious team where your expertise will help shape the future of legal service delivery in real estate. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
