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Knowledge Development Lawyer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Legal
  • Edinburgh

AI generated summary

  • You must have relevant pensions experience, PSL tasks knowledge, and be an SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer.
  • You will provide legal expertise on automatic enrolment, pensions regulation, tax, public sector pensions, and manage pensions disputes or litigation in various client matters.

Requirements

  • Relevant experience working on pensions matters and transactions
  • Experience of PSL type tasks
  • Must be a SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer

Responsibilities

  • You could expect to get involved in a variety of client matters that include providing expertise on automatic enrolment, pensions legal advice, regulation and tax, public sector pensions or pensions disputes/litigation.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Knowledge Development Lawyer role?

The primary focus is to provide expertise on pensions matters, including automatic enrolment, pensions legal advice, regulation and tax, as well as public sector pensions and pensions disputes/litigation.

What type of clients will I be working with?

You will be working with a diverse national client base that includes over 750 trustee and employer clients, such as AT&T, Chanel, Honda, John Lewis, and the University of Oxford.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

You must be an SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer and have relevant experience working on pensions matters and transactions, as well as experience in PSL type tasks.

What kind of working environment can I expect?

You can expect a professional yet progressive working environment where quality of work and quality of life go hand-in-hand, along with a collaborative approach to business.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the firm is committed to personal and professional development and offers a variety of development programs.

What benefits does the role offer?

The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working, private medical insurance, parental leave, pension and life assurance, 25 days of annual leave, and additional benefits such as paid volunteering days and a social club.

Is there flexibility regarding work hours?

Yes, the firm is open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including full-time or part-time options.

How inclusive is the recruitment process?

The organisation is committed to representing the diverse community in which it operates and encourages applications from all backgrounds and identities. It is also a Disability Confident employer, providing a fully accessible recruitment process.

Who can I contact for more information about the job?

You can contact Abbie Jackson at 07974 402 571 for an informal and confidential conversation about the opportunity.

We are an ambitious, sustainable and inclusive firm that ensures its clients, people and wider communities flourish.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1841
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Burges Salmon is the independent UK law firm which delivers the best mix of advice, service and value. Our clients range from the largest private and public sector organisations and institutions, to entrepreneurial businesses and wealthy individuals and families. Working from our offices in Bristol, London and Edinburgh, we have built a progressive service culture based on collaboration and teamwork that is shaped around the needs of our clients to deliver a fantastic service and experience. Operating in selected markets where our knowledge, experience and skills deliver highly effective solutions to our clients’ complex needs, we aim aims to be a leader not a follower in these markets. Burges Salmon works for clients in all three UK jurisdictions and across the globe, through an international network of leading independent law firms – our preferred firms. Our objective is to provide clients with excellent service and advice, working with these preferred firms around the world to meet clients’ international needs, where relevant. The firm’s international experience spans all major sector and practice areas and primarily focuses on supporting its international clients around the world and overseas clients with their investment activities into the UK.