Pensions Associate (13 PQE) – Hybrid, Guildford

Gerrard White; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerrard White in Guildford seeks an Associate Pension Solicitor with 13 years PQE to advise trustees, employers and scheme providers on pensions matters. The role covers governance, regulatory compliance and drafting scheme documentation, with exposure to corporate transactions.

You will work in a specialist pensions team that values practical, commercial advice and client-focused service, in a hybrid setup with significant home working.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 13 PQE.
• Experience or exposure to pensions law.
• Strong drafting, analytical and technical skills.
• Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to develop within a specialist practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise trustee and employer clients on day-to-day pensions and life assurance matters.
• Support pensions aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence; draft and review scheme documentation, member communications and advice notes.
• Undertake legal research and monitor regulatory developments.
• Attend client meetings and provide practical, commercial advice.
• Support business development, pitches and thought leadership.

Skills

Pensions law

Drafting

Commercial awareness

Client relationship

Education

England & Wales Solicitor (13 PQE)

Job description

Gerrard White in Guildford seeks an Associate Pension Solicitor with 13 years PQE to advise trustees, employers and scheme providers on pensions matters. The role covers governance, regulatory compliance and drafting scheme documentation, with exposure to corporate transactions.

You will work in a specialist pensions team that values practical, commercial advice and client-focused service, in a hybrid setup with significant home working.