Pensions Associate - Bristol - 2+ PQE

Chadwick Nott

Bristol

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Hybrid working
Excellent benefits package
Clear progression pathways
Supportive, inclusive culture

Job summary

A leading law firm based in Bristol is seeking a Pensions Associate with at least 2 years of experience in pensions work. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of pensions-related tasks, including advisory work for clients and managing caseloads. The role offers a hybrid working model and excellent progression opportunities within a supportive and inclusive team, making it an ideal fit for driven professionals looking to advance their careers.

Qualifications

  • At least 2 years' PQE in pensions work.
  • Experience working on pensions related transactions and advisory work.
  • Ability to manage caseload with increasing autonomy.

Responsibilities

  • Advisory work for trustees and employers.
  • Handling pensions related transactions.
  • Managing regulatory and governance matters.
  • Creating scheme documentation and amendments.
  • Addressing contentious pensions issues.

Skills

Excellent communication skills
Strong technical ability
Attention to detail
Collaborative approach

Education

Qualification as an SRA registered Solicitor or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer

Job description

Pensions Associate - Bristol - 2+ PQE

Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £65,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience)

Are you a Pensions Associate looking for the next step in your career? Do you enjoy varied, high quality work with a clear progression path? Perhaps you're seeking a supportive environment with genuine work life balance. If so, this opportunity could be an excellent fit.

The Team

You will be joining one of the largest and most respected Pensions teams in the UK, advising more than 750 trustee and employer clients across the public and private sectors. The team supports defined benefit, defined contribution and hybrid schemes, and is known for its technical strength, sector knowledge and depth of expertise.

The team also delivers tailored trustee training and has developed innovative tools to help clients navigate regulatory challenges.

Key clients include: AT&T, Babcock, Chanel, Great Lakes, Hampshire County Council, Honda, National Trust, Panasonic, Silentnight, University of Oxford and Western Power Distribution.

What others say: "A large team with real strength in depth. Technical pensions know how, industry specific knowledge and across the board expertise means they offer an excellent service for schemes of any size."

The Role

You will work on a broad range of pensions matters, including:

  • Advisory work for trustees and employers
  • Pensions related transactions
  • Regulatory and governance matters
  • Scheme documentation and amendments
  • Contentious pensions issues
  • Supporting senior lawyers on complex matters
  • Managing your own caseload with increasing autonomy

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a national client base while developing your career within a highly regarded team.

Candidate Requirements
  • At least 2 years' PQE in pensions work (contentious or non contentious)
  • Experience working on pensions related transactions, advisory work and contentious matters
  • Qualification as an SRA registered Solicitor or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer
  • Strong technical ability and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
  • A desire to progress within a supportive, forward thinking team

The firm welcomes applications from those seeking full time or part time working patterns and is committed to flexible working.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid working
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Clear progression pathways
  • Supportive, inclusive culture
  • Investors in People - Platinum accreditation
  • Consistently ranked among the best law firms to work for

The firm is committed to diversity, inclusion and providing a fully accessible recruitment process as a Disability Confident employer.

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.

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