Banking - Professional Support Lawyer (Maternity Cover) - London
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
What’s in it for you?
We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:
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.
If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.
Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.