Head of Pensions and Trust Knowledge Manager

Gerrard White Consulting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerrard White Consulting is seeking a senior pensions and trusts lawyer to lead the development of a new Pension and Trusts knowledge service. Based in central London with hybrid/remote flexibility, the role collaborates with barristers, in-house knowledge lawyers and the editorial team to deliver high-quality content.

You will oversee scoping, writing, reviewing and maintaining content, manage a team, and liaise with external experts to ensure market needs are met.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' PQE in UK pensions and trusts law.
• Exceptional writing skills and ability to communicate complex legal developments clearly.
• Proven managerial, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently to deadlines while collaborating with editors and barristers.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Pension and Trusts knowledge service.
• Manage scoping, writing, review, editing and maintenance of high-quality legal content.
• Coordinate collaboration with barristers, external experts and specialist contributors.
• Support customer engagement and assess market needs.
• Manage and develop team members, including recruitment and training.
• Liaise with other Team Heads on cross-practice content.
• Work with senior management on project plans and reporting.
• Liaise with the Development Team on technical solutions.

Skills

Pensions & trusts law

Legal leadership

Strong writing

Team management

Education

Qualified lawyer (Barrister/Solicitor)

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.