Pensions Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Top 50 law firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Associate with 5+ PQE in pensions law. This role offers exposure to high-profile clients and a supportive culture that promotes career growth. Join a team known for its innovative approach and excellent work-life balance while advancing your expertise in pensions law.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Generous holiday/leave entitlements

Financial protection benefits

Well-being considerations

Clear progression potential

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in pension law.
• Ability to manage complex workloads efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to full range of pension work including public and private pensions.
• Develop technical and client relation skills.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Innovative Mindset

Job description

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Are you a senior Pensions lawyer seeking the finest work at an outstanding Top 50 firm with unrivalled career development opportunities?

With one of the largest teams in the UK, this Pensions practice is at the forefront of the sector. Offering excellent benefits, an award-winning culture and the highest quality of work, solicitors who join will be in a position to level up their career without sacrificing a positive work-life balance.

As the fastest growing firm in Scotland, there has never been a better time to join this impressive business as a Senior Associate (5+ PQE) in their modern Edinburgh office.

The Role

Working with this Legal 500 Tier 1 ranked Pensions team, you will gain exposure to exciting and innovative work with some of the most high-profile pension clients in the UK.

As a key member of the team, you will gain exposure to the full range of pension work, including public sector and private pensions, automatic enrollment, DB/DC and hybrid schemes, regulation and tax, ESG advice and pension disputes to name a few.

With renowned colleagues, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical and client relation skills while helping to cement the company’s reputation as a leader in the pension market.

The successful candidate will be in an enviable position to develop market-leading expertise in pensions law and take a significant and exciting step forward in their career.

The Firm

This Top 50, multi-award-winning UK law firm balances top-tier work with an outstanding culture and work-life balance. Rapid expansion stems from delivering results for prestigious clients and prioritising top legal talent.

Unlike many elite firms, its supportive, collaborative culture extends from leadership to junior staff, with hands-on mentorship from partners. Many lawyers earn individual accolades, and the firm fosters career growth, making it a hub for rising stars.

Serving high-net-worth individuals and global corporations, the firm offers exposure to top-tier, multi-jurisdictional work. For ambitious professionals, this is a rare opportunity to develop expertise and ascend to the pinnacle of the legal profession.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an ambitious individual with a minimum of 5 years PQE in pension law
• Ability to manage complex and varied workload efficiently to the highest standard
• Excellent verbal/written communicator with first-rate interpersonal skills
• Has a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset

What’s on offer

• Working for a Top 50 firm with an award-winning culture
• An opportunity to develop a revered reputation in the pension sector
• Clear and quick progression potential
• A flexible working culture allows you to work in a way that best suits you
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
• Excellent package including financial protection benefits, well-being considerations and generous holiday/leave entitlements

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve at 0131 460 7747/[emailprotected] for a confidential chat.