Head of Pensions Knowledge

An innovative legal knowledge and technology business is seeking an experienced Pensions & Trusts lawyer to lead the development of a new specialist knowledge service. This is a strategic, content-focused leadership role offering the opportunity to shape a market-leading product while working flexibly alongside leading external experts and an experienced knowledge team.

Client Details

Our client is a rapidly growing legal knowledge provider trusted by many of the UK's leading law firms and in-house legal teams. Renowned for producing premium legal content and innovative knowledge solutions, the business combines legal expertise with technology to help lawyers stay ahead of market developments.

Following sustained growth and a successful expansion into new practice areas, the business is investing in a new Pensions & Trusts offering and is seeking a senior lawyer to play a pivotal role in its launch and long-term success.

Description

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Pensions & Trusts lawyer to move away from fee earning into a highly strategic knowledge leadership role.

You will lead the creation and development of a new pensions knowledge service, working closely with leading external specialists, knowledge lawyers and editorial professionals. The role offers significant autonomy, influence over product development, and the chance to help shape the future direction of the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and growth of the Pensions & Trusts knowledge service.
• Oversee the drafting, review, editing and maintenance of premium legal content.
• Collaborate with external experts and specialist contributors.
• Support client engagement and identify market requirements.
• Manage, mentor and develop members of the knowledge team.
• Work with colleagues across practice areas on cross-disciplinary content initiatives.
• Contribute to product development projects and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with technology teams to enhance content delivery and user experience.

Profile

About You

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent legal professional with at least 6 years' PQE.
• Strong technical expertise across UK pensions and trusts law.
• Exceptional drafting and legal writing skills.
• Experience creating, reviewing or managing legal know-how and technical content.
• Strong organisational, stakeholder management and leadership abilities.
• Commercially minded with an interest in legal innovation, knowledge management and legal technology.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to build and lead a new specialist knowledge service.
• High-profile leadership position with significant strategic input.
• Flexible and remote working options.
• Full-time and part-time applications considered.
• Collaborative environment working alongside leading external experts.
• Strong work-life balance compared with traditional private practice.
• Opportunity to influence product development within an innovative legal technology business.
• Competitive remuneration package dependent on experience.