Knowledge and Development Lawyer | English Real Estate

Burness Paull; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus schemes for all employees

Family friendly policies that arestand

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

You will bring at least 8 years' PQE in English commercial real estate law and a proven ability to drive initiatives, build relationships, and communicate effectively. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, knowledge resources creation, and embracing new technology to elevate client service.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' PQE in English commercial real estate law.
• Strong understanding of the client perspective.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead training across the English Real Estate team.
• Keep lawyers informed of key legal and market developments.
• Create and maintain practical knowledge resources.
• Promote knowledge sharing and explore new technology to enhance client service.

Skills

Knowledge management

Training delivery

Stakeholder management

English real estate law

Job description

Knowledge and Development Lawyer | English Real Estate

Are you an experienced English commercial real estate lawyer with a passion for sharing knowledge, developing others, and helping a high-performing team stay ahead? We're looking for a Knowledge & Development Lawyer to join our market-leading English Real Estate team. This senior, influential role offers the opportunity to shape how legal knowledge is captured, shared, and applied across the practice, helping our lawyers deliver exceptional service on complex and high-value real estate matters. Working closely with the English Real Estate partners, fee earners, and fellow Knowledge & Development Lawyers, you'll combine first-class technical expertise with strategic thinking, collaboration and a genuine enthusiasm for learning and innovation. Using your expertise, you'll lead training across the team, keep lawyers informed of key legal and market developments, and provide guidance on complex queries. You'll also create and maintain practical knowledge resources, promote knowledge sharing and explore new technology to enhance client service and help keep the practice ahead.

You’ll bring first-class knowledge of a broad range of English commercial real estate law, together with at least 8 years' post-qualification experience and a strong understanding of both legal practice and the client perspective. You may already be working in a knowledge role, or you could be an experienced transactional lawyer looking to use your expertise in a different way. We're looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently. You’ll be able to drive initiatives, embrace improvement and change, and build strong relationships across the team. You’ll also be an engaging communicator who is confident presenting to groups and enjoys helping others learn and succeed.

The team has a strong reputation in the market and is made up of talented, supportive people who value collaboration and building strong relationships. We're committed to creating an environment where people can develop and thrive.

At the heart of Burness Paull is our independence. It's this that gives us the licence to shape our business and culture in the sustainable way we want to, supporting the needs of our people, our clients, our wider community and the environment. It means freedom to pursue a philosophy of always being human in attitude and high-performing in approach. For our people that means recognising everyone is different and valuing those differences. A culture that celebrates openness and where genuine advice and relationships are championed. An environment that encourages everyone to aim for success by being the best version of themselves. And because we value the contribution that every one of our team makes, we make sure everyone is rewarded over and above the usual benefits you'd expect from a leading law firm.

• bonus schemes for all employees
• family friendly policies that are stand out in the market
• a range of health & wellbeing initiatives that take a holistic approach to supporting colleagues

We set the bar high. Our clients and people love that.

Closing Date: 05 November 2026

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact [e-mail] or call 0141 273 6877.