Pensions Associate (2-5PQE) - Edinburgh

CMS CMNO LLP; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Generous bonus scheme

25 days holidays (rising to 28)

Holiday exchange scheme

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Disability accommodations

Job summary

CMS CMNO LLP in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced solicitor to join its pensions team, working with clients from our growing Edinburgh office. You will handle a broad range of pension matters, advising trustees and employers on DB and DC schemes within a collaborative, high-performing environment.

We offer exceptional training, a flexible hybrid working policy, and exposure to market-leading advisory work.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of PQE in pensions is expected.
• Interest in the pensions market and ongoing professional development.
• Experience from a recognised pensions team is preferred.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ambition to succeed with client relationship management and business development.
• Well organised with effective prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality advisory services on defined benefit and defined contribution schemes.
• Support trustees and employers with pensions matters and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain client relationships; contribute to business development.
• Work within a collaborative, market-leading pensions team to deliver practical solutions.

Skills

Pensions law

Client relationship management

Business development

Job description

We are looking for an experienced solicitor to join our pensions team in Edinburgh – working with clients generated and serviced from our growing Edinburgh team. The role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of pension matters, supporting trustees and employers across defined benefit and defined contribution schemes. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, contributing to high‑quality advisory work while continuing to develop your technical skills in practice.

About the Role

We have one of the largest and most highly regarded specialist pensions teams in the UK, with top tier rankings in both Chambers and the Legal 500. Our team currently comprises 19 partners and around 50 other fee earners. Our award-winning pensions team is experienced in advising trustees and employers on all aspects of defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes. We also have considerable experience advising on group pensions, master trusts, insurance products (including buy-in and buy-out arrangements), longevity products and other structures. Unlike many other pensions practices, we also work on litigation within the team, as this enables us to brief clients in full on any potentially contentious issues and provides a balanced approach to our advice. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pensions Associate to join our market-leading Pensions team, working within a supportive, collaborative, and high‑performing environment.

About You

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. You’ll be involved in a wide range of high quality advisory work and you’ll receive exceptional training in a supportive and collaborative team. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:

• 2-5 years of PQE
• Ability to demonstrate an interest in, and enthusiasm for, the pensions market
• Possess excellent relevant experience from a recognised pensions team
• A strong academic background
• Excellent communication skillsAbility to maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate an ambition to succeed with a commitment to client relationship management and business development
• Be well organised with effective prioritisation skill

What’s in it for you?

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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