Practice Development Lawyer

Department/Division: Projects    
Duration: Permanent 
Reports to: Partner
Direct Reports: None
Type of Role: Hybrid/Remote
Budget Responsibilities: None

Req nr: 7972

The Role

Our market leading Projects team is looking for a new Practice Development Lawyer to join the team. This is a role offering a high level of responsibility to support the Department across the breadth of its practice but focusing predominately on the energy and transport side of the practice.  
The position would suit a fee-earning lawyer or existing Practice Development Lawyer with extensive experience within the Energy and transport sectors, who has been a pro-active creator and contributor of legal know-how materials.

Responsibilities

• Legal research
• Producing client briefings and legal updates
• Creating and contributing to legal know-how material
• Preparing and reviewing precedents
• Deal support and back-up fee earning
• Developing and coordinating legal training, including delivery
• Sounding-board / mentor for fee earners
• Interface with PDLs from other departments
• Assisting with pitches and marketing

Required experience, skills, and attributes

• Knowledge of UK and international energy and transport markets and legal frameworks 
• Strong drafting and superb research abilities
• Excellent intellectual and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and understand the likely practical implications of regulatory change
• Ability to work pro-actively and with minimal supervision
• Experience of business development

Firm Profile

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Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com.  

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