Pensions Lawyer

Origin Legal Ltd; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is looking for a Pensions lawyer to work remotely or relocate to Jersey or Guernsey. You will advise major corporates and pension trustees on innovative legal solutions while ensuring compliance with regulations. This role requires 2-4 years of relevant experience and offers a competitive salary with an attractive bonus scheme and relocation assistance if needed. Enjoy a work-life balance in a desirable coastal environment, with easy access to London.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Relocation package

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' PQE, ideally in pensions law.
• Experience in a commercial law firm with a focus on pensions.
• Willingness to work remotely or relocate to Jersey or Guernsey.

Responsibilities

• Advise major corporates, pension companies, and trustees.
• Engage in complex and innovative pensions law work.
• Handle regulatory and legislative compliance for pension schemes.

Skills

Pensions law expertise

Client-facing skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Admitted in the UK, Ireland, or equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction

Job description

*REMOTE WORKING POSITION*

This elite offshore law firm is looking for a Pensions lawyer to take on a role that spans its market leading Jersey and Guernsey offices. The successful candidate can be based on either island or work remotely from the mainland (with some travel as required).

You will become part of a small team advising major corporates, pension companies, and trustees. Your workload will involve complex and innovative work spanning every aspect of the formulation and operation of schemes, accounting for all relevant regulatory and legislative requirements. This is high-quality work and will require someone who is both technically excellent and who is comfortable in 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.
• Based in (or willing to be based in) Jersey or Guernsey or interested in working remotely from a location with good access to the Channel Islands (likely to be Gatwick, the South Coast, Bristol/South West, Birmingham, or the North West).

Package

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

Process

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

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.