Legal Counsel – Moving in House (Pensions)
Organising Institution / Firm
Frost Legal
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
Glasgow or Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
💰 Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
🎓 Eligibility
Lawyer with pensions experience gained during a training contract, in private practice, or within a financial services organization. Sound legal judgment and willingness to learn.
🛡️ Category
Law Firm Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
An established professional services organization via Frost Legal is seeking a lawyer with pensions experience to join its in-house legal team as Legal Counsel with flexible working options in Glasgow or Edinburgh.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Pensions knowledge gained through a training contract, private practice, or financial services organization.
- Sound legal judgment and a willingness to learn.
- Previous dispute resolution experience is not mandatory; development support is provided.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Act as a trusted internal adviser helping colleagues understand and resolve legal issues.
- Provide practical advice on disputes and potential disputes.
- Investigate issues and recommend actionable solutions.
- Collaborate with business and client teams to manage legal risk.
- Draft legal documents and coordinate with external lawyers when necessary.
- Support complaints involving the Pensions Ombudsman and Financial Ombudsman Service.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Compensation: Not specified (confidential discussion available via recruiter)
Work Mode: Flexible working (Glasgow or Edinburgh, UK)
Application Procedure & Required Documents
Interested candidates can apply directly through the official job posting or contact the recruiter for a confidential discussion regarding salary, company culture, and team structure.
Official Notification & Contact Information
Recruiter: Liz Frost (Frost Legal Limited)
Email: liz@frostlegal.co.uk
Telephone: 0131 538 0900 / 07399 933089