Newly Qualified Solicitor
Aegon UK – Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Summary: People are living longer and we’re excited by the opportunities this brings to help people live their best lives. At Aegon, we help clients with pensions, savings and investments, and we’re looking for a newly qualified solicitor to provide strategic legal advice in a dynamic business environment.
Salary: £35,840 – £53,760 (competitive, depending on experience)
Closing date: Friday 21st November
Location: Edinburgh – our hybrid model requires colleagues to be in the office a minimum of 40% of their time.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide legal and technical advice on propositions, legislation, and technical matters to support the Group’s strategic aims.
* Advise on a broad range of legal and project matters in a risk‑aware, solution‑focused manner, reducing reliance on external counsel.
* Draft, review and update customer and adviser‑facing documentation to ensure clarity and compliance.
* Support wider Group Legal and Company Secretariat activities, including matters beyond propositions when required.
* Build strong internal relationships to influence decision making and deliver legal opinions that align with business objectives.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
* A legal qualification as a solicitor or advocate/barrister in Scotland or England & Wales.
* Hands‑on experience with financial services products, whether gained in‑house or in private practice.
* Understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks related to pensions, ISAs, General Investment Accounts, and protection products.
* Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to produce clear, precise legal documentation.
* Excellent communication skills and confidence in engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
* A sharp analytical mindset, able to interpret complex legal matters and apply them commercially.
* Great organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
* A keen eye for detail and a pragmatic, business‑oriented approach to legal problem solving.
What’s in it for you?
* Enhanced pension scheme – we contribute 9% of your salary, matching up to 20% combined if you contribute 7%.
* Discretionary bonus, depending on personal and company performance.
* 34 days leave per year (including bank holidays).
* Private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave.
* Lifestyle benefits: retail discount vouchers, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments.
Legal checks: we’ll need to confirm you have the right to work in the UK and conduct credit, criminal record and reference checks before your start date.
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.
Seniority level: Entry level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Legal.
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