Pensions Associate - Hybrid Work & Client Advisory

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP; Guildford; Ibrido; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is seeking a 1-3 PQE Associate to join its Pensions team in Guildford. The role involves supporting partners and senior lawyers on advisory, transactional, and regulatory pensions matters, and advising trustees and employers on governance, benefits, and compliance.

The firm promotes a hybrid agile working policy, allowing at least 50% remote work, with opportunities for flexible arrangements.

Competenze

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with up to 3 years’ PQE, exposure to pensions law.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to understand client objectives.
• Proactive, organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative team player aligned with the firm’s values.

Mansioni

• Supporting partners and senior lawyers on a wide range of pensions & life assurance matters, including advisory, transactional, and regulatory work
• Advising trustee and employer clients on day-to-day pension scheme & life assurance scheme issues, including scheme governance, benefit structures, and compliance
• Assisting with pensions aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence and drafting pensions-related documentation
• Drafting and reviewing scheme documentation, member communications, and legal advice notes
• Conducting legal research and staying up to date with pensions law developments and regulatory changes
• Participating in client meetings and contributing to delivering practical, client-focused solutions
• Supporting business development activities, including preparing pitches and contributing to thought leadership

Conoscenze

Pensions law

Drafting

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Formazione

Solicitor qualification England & Wales

Descrizione del lavoro

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is seeking a 1-3 PQE Associate to join its Pensions team in Guildford. The role involves supporting partners and senior lawyers on advisory, transactional, and regulatory pensions matters, and advising trustees and employers on governance, benefits, and compliance.

The firm promotes a hybrid agile working policy, allowing at least 50% remote work, with opportunities for flexible arrangements.