Overview
Professional Support Lawyer (Knowledge) — Projects, Infrastructure & Energy Jobs in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland at Amicus Search & Recruitment
Title: Professional Support Lawyer (Knowledge) — Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
Company: Amicus Search & Recruitment
Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
About Our Client
Our client is a leading, progressive law firm looking to welcome a Professional Support Lawyer (Knowledge) to their multi-disciplinary Projects, Infrastructure & Energy group.
This is a unique, dynamic role that perfectly blends knowledge leadership with active legal practice. You will enjoy the variety of a strategic knowledge role while staying close to live client matters by carrying a manageable, reduced fee-earning caseload.
The Role Overview
As a critical support hub for a busy and growing practice, you will provide technical know-how, training, and support across a broad spectrum of areas, including:
- Construction & engineering
- Public procurement
- Energy & natural resources
- Planning & environment
- Housing & ESG (including occasional support for the New Homes/Residential Development team)
If you are a qualified solicitor who possesses a passion for technical accuracy, communicates complex legal points with clarity, and thrives on helping colleagues succeed, this role offers an exceptional platform for your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Knowledge Management: Develop, curate, and continuously improve the group's knowledge systems, document banks, precedents, and template advice across all core practice areas.
- Legal Analysis: Monitor and analyze Irish and EU legislative, regulatory, and case-law developments, translating them into practical guidance for fee earners.
- Training & Professional Support: Design and deliver internal training and CPD briefings for legal staff at all levels, while mentoring junior fee earners.
- Fee-Earning Work: Maintain a defined, manageable caseload of live matters alongside the wider team, billing in line with a reduced fee target that respects your dual responsibilities.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Act as the first point of contact for technical queries, and collaborate with knowledge colleagues across the firm to share resources and best practices.
- Business Development: Contribute to client-facing articles, briefings, seminars, and thought-leadership materials to help elevate the group's profile.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
- Qualified Solicitor (Republic of Ireland) with relevant post-qualification experience in one or more of the group's practice areas.
- Strong technical research and analytical skills, with the ability to distil complex legal material into practical advice.
- Exceptional drafting skills and an uncompromising eye for detail.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to deliver training.
- Highly organized, self-directed, and collaborative.
Desirable Criteria:
- Previous experience in a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) or Knowledge role.
- Familiarity with standard-form construction contracts, public procurement procedures, or residential development.
- Experience designing and delivering training or CPD programs.
- Comfort utilizing legal technology, knowledge systems, and document automation tools.
What’s on Offer?
- Broad Exposure: Work across a multi-disciplinary practice involved in significant Irish infrastructure, energy, and housing projects.
- The Best of Both Worlds: A rare role that balances strategic knowledge leadership with continued hands-on legal work.
- Modern Flexibility: A supportive hybrid working model. Scope for Part Time.
- Reward: A highly competitive remuneration and benefits package within a collegiate, growth-oriented environment.
If interested, apply directly or reach out to Caitriona Breaw @ Amicus Recruitment for a more detailed conversation.
