Senior Knowledge Lawyer

Senior Knowledge Lawyer focuses on our knowledge & information services team support the knowledge lawyers (e.g.

What the role involves

• Our Knowledge & Information Services team support the Knowledge Lawyers (e.g.
• Update internal knowledge products (e.g. guidance notes, templates or checklists), working with lawyers in the practice to identify products offering the most value-add.
• Provide technical support to the broader Knowledge team, for example, on development and delivery of pensions training programmes.
• Provide ad hoc technical legal support on client projects and guidance to fee earners, particularly to more junior team members.
• Deploying knowledge to drive client engagement and thought leadership.
• Participate in industry body working groups and contribute towards strategic industry consultations relevant to pensions law and practice.

Skills and requirements

• Qualified lawyer in the UK with a strong academic background.
• A high level of relevant successful experience as a fee earner or a knowledge lawyer/professional support lawyer (or a combination) in pensions law, regulation and practice.
• Experience either working with or for The UK Pensions Regulator.
• Have a very sound knowledge of pensions law and practice.

Confirmed role details

• On the pensions side, we advise companies and pension scheme trustees on establishing, merging and winding up large company pension schemes.

Candidate fit

• professional judgement, legal knowledge, client communication, and careful file management

Additional role context

• While this role is envisaged as up to 3 days per week, we are committed to fostering a flexible working environment.