Pensions Lawyer Associate to Managing Associate - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Pensions Lawyer to join a dynamic team. This role involves advising on various pensions work while collaborating with corporate teams on strategic projects. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with pensions experience and strong client focus. The firm offers mentorship, career development, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible office locations

Mentorship and career development

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with pensions experience from a recognised team.
• Ideally 2-10 years PQE (but open to all levels).
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad mix of trustee, corporate, and public sector pensions work.
• Translating complex pensions law into clear, practical advice.
• Collaborating with a high-performing corporate team on strategic projects.

Skills

Client focus

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Proactivity

Education

Qualified solicitor with pensions experience

Job description

Overview

Pensions Lawyer Associate to Managing Associate - Bristol

A top 100 law firm is expanding its pensions practice and looking for a talented pensions lawyer to join their dynamic, fast-growing team. With a client base spanning elite trustees, major corporates, and public sector bodies (including LGPS and central government), this is a chance to work on high-impact matters with multi-billion-pound implications.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad mix of trustee, corporate, and public sector pensions work
• Translating complex pensions law into clear, practical advice
• Collaborating with a high-performing corporate team on strategic projects
• Supporting business development and contributing to team growth
• Managing your own caseload with strong financial and commercial awareness

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with pensions experience from a recognised team
• Ideally 2-10 years PQE (but open to all levels)
• Strong client focus and commercial acumen
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proactive, collaborative, and committed to continuous development

Why Join?

• Work alongside leading pensions specialists in a friendly, collegiate team
• Shape the future of a growing national practice
• Enjoy mentorship, career development, and real impact
• Flexible office locations and hybrid working options

If you're ready to take your pensions career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

(e) [e-mail]

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, 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.