London (hybrid working) 1-2 days per week in the London office, with flexibility depending on business needs and stakeholder engagement.
At Railpen, we take a long-term view, protecting the future of the railways’ pension schemes through thoughtful decisions made today. Our Legal team plays a vital role in supporting that mission, providing trusted advice that enables the business to achieve its objectives while managing legal and regulatory risk.
We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team, supporting colleagues across the organisation on a broad range of commercial and technology-related matters. As part of the wider General Counsel’s Office function, you’ll work closely with teams including Technology, Procurement, Data Privacy, Compliance and Pensions Administration, providing practical, commercially focused legal advice that helps drive business success.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer looking to broaden their in-house experience and develop their expertise across a diverse portfolio of legal work, including technology and AI-related contracts, regulatory matters and business-critical projects.
To learn more about Railpen, including our values, culture and purpose, visit our careers page here.
We're looking for an individual who combines strong technical legal expertise with a commercial mindset and the ability to build trusted relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
Technology, regulation and the legal landscape continue to evolve at pace. This role offers the opportunity to work at the centre of those developments, advising on a broad range of commercial and technology initiatives that support Railpen’s strategic priorities. You'll be partnering with teams across the organisation, contributing to important projects and helping shape how legal risk is managed in a changing environment.
If you’re excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution and grow your career with us, we encourage you to apply by 4th October 2026.
At Railpen, diversity, equity and inclusion are core to who we are. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive. Our mission to secure a better future for our members is strengthened by the different perspectives and experiences our people bring.
We are transparent about our gender pay gap and are actively committed to addressing it through fair and inclusive recruitment, progression and reward practices.
We respect and support individuals’ pronouns and encourage colleagues to share them if they feel comfortable to do so.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity, or any other protected characteristic. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.
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Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds.