Banking - Professional Support Lawyer (Maternity Cover)

Overview

CMS is seeking to recruit a Professional Support Lawyer to provide maternity cover within the Banking Knowledge Team. This role will support a busy and diverse Banking practice, working across areas including corporate and leveraged finance, real estate finance, infrastructure, project and asset finance, and restructuring and insolvency. This is a fixed-term role for 12 months, based in London. Flexible and agile working arrangements can be discussed for this position.

About the Role

• Support the Banking team with know‑how, technical updates and day‑to‑day queries across areas including corporate and leveraged finance, real estate finance, infrastructure, project and asset finance, and restructuring and insolvency
• Work alongside Knowledge Counsel and know‑how partners to develop and maintain precedents, guidance notes and other knowledge resources
• Contribute to the design and delivery of internal training and presentations
• Monitor legal and market developments and help translate these into practical insights for fee earners
• Act as a “go‑to” point of support, building strong working relationships across the practice
• Take a proactive approach to improving knowledge processes, tools and ways of working

About You

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must have the following skills and experience:

• Qualification as an English law lawyer, with experience in Banking and Finance
• The ability to build credibility and confidence with partners and fee earners at all levels through sound technical judgement and clear communication
• Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills
• Confidence producing written materials and presentation content for a legal audience
• An organised and self‑directed approach, with the ability to prioritise and progress multiple pieces of work
• Good interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and supportive working style
• Experience in a professional support role within a large law firm is helpful, but not essential

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

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