Head of Pensions & Trusts Know-How

Ardent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent, based in central London with full flexibility for remote work, is seeking a Head of Pensions & Trusts Knowledge to shape and lead a brand‑new service from the ground up. The role blends legal expertise with innovation, leadership and strategic decision‑making.

The ideal candidate will bring significant pensions and trusts experience, exceptional writing skills and a passion for translating complex legal developments into accessible content. Flexible full/part‑time options are available.

Qualifications

• Significant pension and trusts experience.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Ability to translate complex legal developments into clear content.
• Strong organisational and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the new Pensions & Trusts Knowledge service.
• Oversee creation and refinement of premium content.
• Collaborate with expert contributors and barristers.
• Contribute to product evolution and cross‑practice strategy.

Job description

This is a genuinely rare opportunity for a senior pension and trusts lawyer who is ready for something different something that moves beyond the traditional fee‑earning model and into a role that blends legal expertise, innovation, leadership and creative influence. A fast‑growing business, trusted by the vast majority of leading law firms and in‑house teams, is expanding into new practice areas and is now seeking a Head of Pensions & Trusts Knowledge to shape, build and lead a brand‑new service from the ground up.

This organisation has earned a reputation for producing exceptionally high‑quality, practitioner‑focused content that is more insightful, more accessible and more comprehensive than anything else in the market. It sits at the forefront of legal knowledge, combining deep technical expertise with cutting‑edge editorial design and technology. As it continues to scale, it is investing heavily in new practice areas, including pensions and trusts, and is partnering with specialist experts to create a premium offering that will set a new benchmark for the industry.

For the right person, this role represents a chance to redefine what a legal career can look like. Instead of juggling billable hours, you will be shaping the future of how pensions and trusts knowledge is delivered to the profession. You will lead the development of the new service, oversee the creation and refinement of premium content, collaborate with expert contributors and barristers, and play a central role in product evolution, cross‑practice integration and strategic decision‑making. It is a position with genuine autonomy, intellectual depth and the freedom to think creatively about how complex legal concepts can be communicated in a way that is both rigorous and accessible.

The ideal candidate will have significant pension and trust experience, exceptional writing skills and a genuine interest in translating complex legal developments into clear, engaging content. You will be someone who enjoys working independently, thrives in a dynamic environment and values the opportunity to collaborate with talented knowledge lawyers, editors and external specialists. Strong organisational and leadership skills are essential, as you will be managing and developing team members while also contributing to broader product strategy.

The role is based in central London with full flexibility for remote working, and both full‑time and part‑time applicants will be considered. It offers a competitive salary, a supportive culture and the chance to join a business that is growing rapidly and shaping the future of legal knowledge delivery.