Head of Pensions and Trust Knowledge Manager

Gerrard White Consulting; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerrard White Consulting in London is seeking a senior pensions and trusts lawyer to lead the new Pension and Trusts Knowledge service. You will work with barristers, in‑house knowledge lawyers and the editorial team to create, launch and grow the offering.

The role is a senior leadership position based in central London with hybrid/remote flexibility. The firm emphasizes high-quality content, strategic customer engagement and collaboration with cross‑practice teams.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' PQE with strong technical knowledge in UK pensions and trusts law (Bar or law firm background).
• Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail, with ability to communicate complex developments clearly.
• Strong managerial, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of the Pension and Trusts knowledge service.
• Managing scoping, writing, review, editing and maintenance of high-quality legal content.
• Coordinating collaboration with barristers, external experts and specialist contributors.
• Supporting customer engagement and assessing market needs.
• Managing and developing team members, including recruitment and training.
• Liaising with other Team Heads on cross-practice content.
• Working with senior management on project plans and reporting.
• Liaising with the Development Team on technical solutions.

Skills

Pensions & trusts expertise

Legal writing

People management

Deadline-driven

Education

UK Qualified Lawyer (PQE 6+)

Job description

Head of Pension and Trusts Knowledge | Central London (Hybrid/Remote Flexible)

Are you an outstanding pensions and trusts lawyer looking for a change of direction — without giving up intellectual challenge or work-life balance?

Our client, a leading online legal knowledge service for law firms and in‑house lawyers, is looking for a top‑quality senior pensions and trusts lawyer to join its Knowledge Team as Head of Pension and Trusts Knowledge.

Our client has built a reputation for offering an unmatched legal knowledge service to corporate lawyers, with over 85% of the top 100 corporate law firms among its clients. Following the successful launch of a Restructuring & Insolvency service, the business is now developing a new Pension and Trusts service, backed by a forthcoming partnership with a leading pensions and trusts chambers.

The Opportunity

A rare chance to join a fast‑growing digital business in a senior leadership role — playing a central part in creating, launching and growing the new Pension and Trusts offering, working closely with expert barristers, experienced in‑house knowledge lawyers and the legal editorial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the development of the Pension and Trusts knowledge service
• Managing scoping, writing, review, editing and maintenance of high‑quality legal content
• Coordinating collaboration with barristers, external experts and specialist contributors
• Supporting customer engagement and assessing market needs
• Managing and developing team members, including recruitment and training
• Liaising with other Team Heads on cross‑practice content
• Working with senior management on project plans and reporting
• Liaising with the Development Team on technical solutions

About You

• At least 6 years' PQE with strong technical knowledge and broad experience of UK pensions and trusts law (Bar or law firm background)
• Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail, with a genuine interest in communicating legal developments clearly and accessibly
• Strong managerial, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working independently to deadlines, while collaborating closely with knowledge lawyers and barristers
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast‑moving environment

The Package

Based at a central London office with full flexibility for remote working. Both full‑time and part‑time applicants will be considered. Salary highly competitive and dependent on experience.