Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Permanent position based in Edinburgh. Salary: £70,000 - £75,000, depending on your experience.

Closing date: 23rd June 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing straightforward legal advice on disputes and complaints, helping colleagues understand risks and next steps.
• Supporting the resolution of issues before they escalated to Court, the Ombudsman or the Pensions Regulator.
• Assisting with cases that progress externally, working with senior team members to manage risk and outcomes.
• Interpreting regulatory guidance (including from the Pensions Regulator) and helping the business apply it in practice.
• Supporting the instruction and management of external legal advisers where needed.
• Representing the business in meetings with external bodies such as the Ombudsman or regulators, with support from the wider team.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister (Scotland and/or England).
• Experience in dispute resolution, litigation or complaints handling (ideally within financial services or pensions, but not essential).
• A good understanding of contract law and the regulatory environment.
• Some experience or exposure to working with regulators such as the Pensions Regulator.
• Strong written skills, with the ability to draft clear and accurate legal documents.
• Confidence communicating with a range of stakeholders, with a practical and approachable style.
• Good judgement and a willingness to learn, with the ability to break down complex issues into clear advice.

Benefits

• Enhanced pension scheme: contribute 3% of your salary, we will match 9%. If you contribute more, we'll match up to 20% total (7% from you and 13% from us).
• Discretionary bonus, depending on personal and company performance.
• 36 days leave per year (including bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time).
• Private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave, retail discount vouchers, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, race, religion/belief, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity.