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Burness Paull LLP

Knowledge & Development Lawyer – Funds

Burness Paull LLP

. Join the global funds team based in Edinburgh or Glasgow .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in funds, banking, and corporate law while acting as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders. Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills are essential for influencing and generating innovative ideas within the funds practice.

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Funds Law ExperienceBanking Law ExperienceCorporate Law ExperienceStrategic Advisory SkillsRelationship-Building Skills

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Knowledge DevelopmentTransactional LawyerStakeholder EngagementTraining Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Join the global funds team based in Edinburgh or Glasgow
  • Act as a strategic advisor alongside senior stakeholders
  • Help shape the success of the funds practice
  • Ensure lawyers remain technically sharp and keep the team ahead in the market
  • Work with partners to generate new ideas and influence
  • Support training and knowledge development across the funds practice
  • Build strong relationships within an empathetic and supportive team

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience in funds, banking, or general corporate law
  • Current Knowledge & Development Lawyer or transactional lawyer seeking new responsibilities
  • Ability to act as a strategic advisor
  • Ability to collaborate with partners and senior stakeholders
  • Strong relationship-building skills
  • Ability to generate new ideas and influence
  • Lawyer qualification is implied by the role context but not explicitly stated as a requirement

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Empathetic and supportive working environment
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Career ownership and development
  • Collaborative working environment
  • Opportunity to work with senior stakeholders and a global funds team