Pensions Associate Solicitor

Absolute Law Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute Law Recruitment is seeking an Associate Solicitor for a leading pensions team in Guildford. The role targets 1-3 years' PQE, offering hybrid working and exposure to trustees, employers and pension scheme providers.

You will handle day‑to‑day pension matters, governance issues, regulatory compliance and due diligence on transactions, with development opportunities and client contact.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 1–3 years' PQE in pensions.
• Strong drafting and analytical legal skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Commercial awareness and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise trustees and employers on pension and life assurance matters.
• Advise on scheme governance, benefit structures, regulatory compliance.
• Support pensions aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence.
• Draft and review scheme documentation and client communications.
• Conduct legal research on pensions legislation and regulation.
• Attend client meetings and deliver practical, commercially focused solutions.
• Contribute to business development and thought leadership.

Skills

Pensions law

Legal drafting

Client relationships

Commercial awareness

Job description

Associate Solicitor - Pensions | 1-3 years' PQE | Hybrid

Are you a Pensions Solicitor looking for your next career move with a highly regarded specialist team?

A leading UK law firm is looking to recruit an ambitious 1-3 years' PQE Pensions Associate to join its established and highly regarded Pensions team in Guildford.

This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor with experience in pensions law to work on a varied and high-quality caseload, advising a broad client base of trustees, employers and pension scheme providers.

You will join a supportive and collaborative team where you will have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, gain valuable client exposure and take on increasing responsibility as your career progresses.

The Opportunity

You will work alongside experienced partners and senior lawyers across a broad range of pensions and life assurance matters, including:

• Advising trustees and employers on day-to-day pension and life assurance scheme matters
• Providing advice on scheme governance, benefit structures and regulatory compliance
• Supporting pensions aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence and drafting
• Drafting and reviewing scheme documentation, member communications and legal advice
• Undertaking legal research and advising on developments in pensions legislation and regulation
• Attending client meetings and helping to deliver practical, commercially focused solutions
• Contributing to business development, pitches and thought leadership initiatives

About You

We are looking for a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 1-3 years' PQE and experience or exposure to pensions law.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• Strong technical and analytical legal skills
• Excellent drafting and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of client objectives
• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective client relationships
• A genuine interest in pensions and a desire to develop within this specialist area

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded Pensions team offering high-quality work, strong client exposure and a supportive environment in which to develop your career.

The firm operates a hybrid working policy, with employees able to work from home or another UK location for at least 50% of their time. Other flexible working arrangements can also be considered.