Knowledge & Development Paralegal | Corporate Finance
Burness Paull.com
Office
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Full Time
Knowledge & Development Paralegal | Corporate FinanceJoin our top-tier team as a Knowledge & Development Paralegal!
Do you have a passion for legal knowledge, attention to detail, and the drive to support a forward-thinking team in a fast-paced environment?
We’re looking for a Knowledge & Development Paralegal to join our Corporate practice in Edinburgh or Glasgow. As a valued part of our Knowledge & Development function, you'll support a wide range of legal training, knowledge management, and legal tech initiatives – all designed to keep our lawyers at the forefront of legal and market developments.
You’ll play a key role in coordinating training sessions, developing and maintaining resources, supporting inductions, and maintaining our knowledge systems and tools. You'll also assist by monitoring legislative changes, case law, and industry updates, as well as reviewing and updating style corporate documents. With opportunities to get involved in testing new legal tech and working directly with various stakeholders across the firm and external providers, no two days will be the same.
You’ll bring a strong academic background, along with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and confidence in communicating clearly – both in writing and in person. You’ll also be comfortable juggling multiple priorities and using a range of digital tools to support the team’s work. Most importantly, you’ll have a genuine interest in legal knowledge, training, and technology, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Ready to bring your curiosity and energy to a team that values knowledge and innovation? Apply now!
Do you have a passion for legal knowledge, attention to detail, and the drive to support a forward-thinking team in a fast-paced environment?
We’re looking for a Knowledge & Development Paralegal to join our Corporate practice in Edinburgh or Glasgow. As a valued part of our Knowledge & Development function, you'll support a wide range of legal training, knowledge management, and legal tech initiatives – all designed to keep our lawyers at the forefront of legal and market developments.
You’ll play a key role in coordinating training sessions, developing and maintaining resources, supporting inductions, and maintaining our knowledge systems and tools. You'll also assist by monitoring legislative changes, case law, and industry updates, as well as reviewing and updating style corporate documents. With opportunities to get involved in testing new legal tech and working directly with various stakeholders across the firm and external providers, no two days will be the same.
You’ll bring a strong academic background, along with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and confidence in communicating clearly – both in writing and in person. You’ll also be comfortable juggling multiple priorities and using a range of digital tools to support the team’s work. Most importantly, you’ll have a genuine interest in legal knowledge, training, and technology, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Ready to bring your curiosity and energy to a team that values knowledge and innovation? Apply now!
Full details can also be found in our job specification.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Rhona.McKelvie@burnesspaull.com or call 0141 273 6877.
Burness Paull reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received for this role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Closing Date:
03 October 2025Knowledge & Development Paralegal | Corporate Finance
Office
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Full Time
September 17, 2025