Knowledge Development Lawyer – Edinburgh

Frasia Wright Associates; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Knowledge Development Lawyer to enhance its market-leading Pensions and Lifetime Savings team. This senior role offers options for full-time or part-time work, targeting solicitors with at least 8 years of experience in pensions law. The successful candidate will support legal expertise, deliver training, and maintain internal knowledge, contributing to innovative legal practices within the firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ PQE in pensions law required.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and legal landscape essential.
• Ability to maintain internal know-how and contribute to thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of technical knowledge across the team.
• Support on complex pensions matters.
• Deliver training and maintain internal know-how.

Skills

Advising on pensions matters

Complex pensions transactions

Knowledge sharing

Training delivery

Education

Solicitor admitted in Scotland or England and Wales

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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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. If this position is of interest, please do not hesitate to contact either Cameron or Frasia for an initial and confidential discussion. (Assignment 17039)