Associate

Principal Associate — Pensions, London

  • LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience6+ PQE
  • PracticeEmployment & Labor

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Senior role in a high‑quality pensions practice based in London, joining a large multi‑office UK pensions team that advises trustees, sponsoring employers and insurers on technical and commercial pensions matters. The team handles advisory work across scheme sizes, risk transfer and pensions governance.

The role involves leading on complex advisory and transactional matters including benefit specifications, risk‑transfer exercises (buy‑ins/buy‑outs), scheme documentation, restructurings, wind ups and investment‑related work, while supervising junior lawyers and working with other specialist teams.

The firm offers hybrid working, structured training and development, a competitive benefits package (including bonus, generous leave options, private medical cover and pension allowance) and a supportive environment for profile‑raising and business development.

  • Qualified solicitor with approximately 6+ years' PQE in UK pensions law
  • Proven experience advising trustees and sponsoring employers, including leading large strategic projects and risk‑transfer work
  • Strong drafting, technical legal skills and attention to detail in scheme documentation and benefit specifications
  • Experience supervising junior lawyers and working collaboratively across practice groups
  • Track record of client development, presenting seminars and writing technical materials

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