Pensions Managing Associate - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Bristol is seeking a Managing Associate to join its expert pensions team. This role, requiring over 6 years PQE, involves both contentious and non-contentious work, with responsibilities including scheme establishment and pension litigation. The firm offers a competitive salary, bonus, private medical insurance, and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus

Private medical insurance

Global learning academy

Career development platform

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in corporate pensions from a top city or regional firm.
• Proven expertise across both advisory and contentious pensions work.

Responsibilities

• Scheme establishment, mergers, de-risking, and wind-ups.
• Trustee duties, investment agreements, and regulatory compliance.
• Pension litigation, trust-related claims, and rectification actions.

Skills

Corporate pensions expertise

Strong technical expertise

Proactive client relationships

Collaborative mindset

Education

Excellent academics

Job description

Overview

Pensions Managing Associate - Bristol

A leading international law firm is seeking a Managing Associate (6+ PQE) to join its market-leading pensions team. This is a newly created role offering a mix of contentious and non-contentious work, with high-profile clients across corporate sponsors, trustees, insurers, and overseas parent companies.

Responsibilities

• Scheme establishment, mergers, de-risking, and wind-ups
• Trustee duties, investment agreements, and regulatory compliance
• Pension litigation, trust-related claims, and rectification actions
• Insurance product development and cross-border pension issues
• Working closely with teams in London and Bristol, taking on significant responsibility and contributing to business development and client growth

Requirements

• 6+ years PQE in corporate pensions from a top city or regional firm
• Strong technical expertise across both advisory and contentious pensions work
• Excellent academics and commercial acumen
• A proactive approach to client relationships and business development
• Collaborative mindset and flexibility to support wider team goals

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Private medical insurance & enhanced pension
• Hybrid working
• Global learning academy & career development platform
• Inclusive culture with strong social, sports, and arts networks
• Recognition as a top employer for diversity and social mobility

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, disability, 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.