About us At Lothian Pension Fund (LPF), we administer the local government pension scheme (LGPS) in Edinburgh and the Lothians and are one of approximately a hundred LGPS funds in the UK. We’re an asset-backed and multi-employer scheme with around £10.3 billion of assets and we were 157% funded at our last valuation in 2023. We’re proud to serve over 95,400 members and 58 contributing employers. LPF is a growing, vibrant, and exciting place to work. We offer flexible working and a blended work model, working both from home and our spacious city centre office. We have many social and wellbeing initiatives to ensure we keep our sense of community alive even during challenging times. The continued professional development of our colleagues is important to us, so we provide access to a wide range of resources to build their expertise, skills and confidence. The Role We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic legal intern who is keen to develop practical legal skills and gain insight into the work of an in-house legal function. This paid three-week internship programme, commencing on the 20 th of July 2026, will offer you the opportunity to work alongside our legal team on a variety of matters, providing exposure to the day-to-day issues that shape LPF’s responsibilities. You will have opportunities to build confidence in your legal research, analysis, and communication skills while seeing how legal advice contributes to good governance, informed decision‑making, sound investments and effective risk management. This internship provides a supportive environment to learn, collaborate, and take meaningful steps toward your future career in the legal profession. It will offer entry-level experience for applicants who may not have had prior exposure to a professional work environment. The key responsibilities will be: Conducting legal research and assisting in drafting, reviewing and revising legal documents. Assisting with legal due diligence on investment and transactional work. Collaborating with in-house lawyers, business stakeholders and external law firms. Supporting the review and interpretation of relevant legislation and case law. Attending meetings and observing legal work supporting different business areas. What qualifications/ experience are we looking for? The following requirements are essential for this role: Be in the penultimate year or later of an undergraduate LLB degree, including final year, Masters, or preparing for the Diploma in Legal Practice. On course for at least a 2:1 degree classification. A demonstrated interest in in-house legal work, financial services and/or the public sector. Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritise and manage deadlines effectively. Curiosity and motivation to apply academic learning in a practical environment. Availability to complete the full three-week programme at our Edinburgh office. How to apply and the assessment process Please upload your CV and a covering letter, which includes a supporting statement explaining why you’d be a great fit for the role. CVs on their own won’t be accepted as an application for the role. Equal Opportunities (including our support for Public Sector Equality Duty) Lothian Pension Fund is committed to promoting a diverse, equal, and inclusive culture and welcomes applications from people of all sectors of the community. We encourage people from under-represented communities to apply, including but not limited to those with disabilities, from minority ethnic groups, who are first-generation university students, who are part of the LGBT community, and all those who feel their voices are not commonly represented. If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats or if you’re eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us and we’ll do everything we can to help. For more information on how we handle your data, please refer to our Recruitment Privacy Policy.