Knowledge Development Lawyer – Edinburgh

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates is recruiting a Knowledge Development Lawyer for a leading UK pensions team in Edinburgh. This permanent role offers options for full- or part-time working and is suitable for a senior solicitor with 8+ years’ PQE.

You will help develop technical know-how across the team, support legal expertise and client delivery, deliver training, and contribute to thought leadership. Admission as a solicitor in Scotland or England & Wales is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ PQE in pensions
• Experience delivering training and developing know-how
• Admitted as solicitor in Scotland or England & Wales

Responsibilities

• Develop internal knowledge and training materials
• Support legal expertise and client delivery in pensions
• Deliver training to team and contribute to thought leadership
• Assist in managing complex pensions matters and regulatory updates

Skills

Pensions law

Senior solicitor

Education

Qualified solicitor (Scotland or England & Wales)

Job description

A leading UK law firm is currently recruiting a Knowledge Development Lawyer to join its market-leading Pensions and Lifetime Savings team. This is a permanent role based in Edinburgh, with both full-time and part-time working options available.

This is a senior-level position suited to a solicitor with a minimum of 8 years’ PQE. The successful individual will contribute to the development of technical knowledge across the team, supporting both legal expertise and client delivery. The role will involve a range of PSL-type tasks, including providing support on complex pensions matters, maintaining internal know-how, delivering training, and contributing to thought leadership.

Applicants must have substantial experience advising on pensions matters and transactions. A strong understanding of the regulatory and legal landscape is essential, as is the ability to share knowledge effectively and support the wider team. Candidates must be admitted as solicitors in Scotland or in England and Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior pensions lawyer seeking a non-fee-earning role within a supportive, forward-thinking environment.