Pensions Lawyer

Origin Legal; City Of London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious offshore law firm is seeking a specialist Pensions Lawyer to join its team in the Channel Islands. The role involves advising corporates and trustees on complex pensions matters, requiring UK admission and 2-4 years of PQE. This position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including a relocation package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20% tax rate

Relocation package including temporary accommodation

Qualifications

• 2-4 years PQE in Pensions Law from a good commercial law firm.
• Experience with complex pensions schemes and regulations.
• Client-facing experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise major corporates, pension companies, and trustees on pensions law.
• Engage in complex work involving regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Provide high-quality cross-border legal experience.

Skills

Pensions Law

Client-facing skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Admitted in the UK, Ireland or equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction

Job description

This is a rare opportunity for a specialist Pensions Lawyer to join one of the world's premier offshore law firms. Based in either Jersey or Guernsey and working across both offices, you will become part of a small team advising major corporates, pension companies, and trustees. You will be involved in complex and innovative work that spans every aspect of the formulation and operation of schemes, accounting for all relevant regulatory and legislative requirements. You will gain high-quality and often cross-border experience, and the role requires someone who is technically excellent and who enjoys the client-facing side of the role.

Requirements

• Admitted in the UK, Ireland or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction (such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada or South Africa).
• Likely to suit someone with 2-4 years’ PQE. (All suitable applicants considered).
• Specialist pensions experience gained with a good commercial law firm in the UK or equivalent overseas.

Package

• Competitive salary, 20% tax rate.
• Benefits and excellent bonus scheme.
• Relocation package (flights + temporary accommodation on arrival + expenses allowance).

Process

• Interviews will take place by videoconference
• Start dates negotiable (depending on your notice period).
• Our clients provide comprehensive assistance with visas and relocation.

The Channel Islands

For a city-based lawyer who thrives on big-ticket work but craves an escape from the rat race, few places compete with the Channel Islands, home to two of the world’s premier offshore financial centres. Jersey and Guernsey have strong and highly competitive legal sectors, housing teams that number many alumni of the leading London or international outfits amongst their ranks. They do complex blue-chip work, in a nice environment without the trappings of a big law firm culture. Work-life balance tends to be good, leaving plenty of time to enjoy what is an enviable coastal lifestyle, and London is only an hour away making it easy to get that city fix when (or if) you need it.

Origin Legal International

Our team has 25 years’ experience of helping lawyers to make international and offshore moves. If you would like to find out more about this role or chat about an overseas move in general, please get in touch.