Pensions Associate NQ – 3 PQE

Ardent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm seeks a candidate skilled in advising on UK pensions law, particularly in corporate transactions and regulatory compliance. The role involves conducting due diligence and advising on pension-related issues in a dynamic legal environment. Ideal candidates have strong technical skills and experience navigating the complexities of UK pensions regulation, making this a pivotal role in the financial landscape of corporate transactions.

Qualifications

• Strong technical capability and sound judgement required for navigating UK pensions law.
• Experience in advising on corporate transactions and associated pensions issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise on pensions aspects of corporate transactions.
• Conduct transactional due diligence.
• Advise on UK Pensions Regulator’s moral hazard powers.

Job description

The role requires advising private equity funds, companies, investors, lenders and insurance providers on UK pensions law in the context of corporate transactions, financings, outsourcings, restructurings and pension insurance transactions. The successful candidate will handle the full spectrum of pensions issues arising from transactional structuring and implementation, risk assessment and potential regulatory exposure.

Key areas of responsibility include advising on the pensions aspects of corporate transactions, conducting transactional due diligence, and advising on issues relating to the UK Pensions Regulator’s statutory moral hazard powers and the powers of UK pension trustees. Additional responsibilities include advising on amendments and restructurings of UK pension arrangements, as well as pension plan de‑risking and insurance transactions.

The position requires strong technical capability, sound judgement and the ability to navigate the full life cycle of transactions within a dynamic and evolving regulatory landscape.

If you would like a confidential chat about this opportunity and to understand more about the team, please contact Jane Gaunt who will be able to provide you with an overview of active and more discreet opportunities available within the market at your level.

Before moving into recruitment, Jane worked as a pension solicitor and now specialises in pension recruitment. She has over a decade of experience of moving pension solicitors at all levels nationally and will be able to support you with your next move.

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