Pensions Senior Associate

Taylor Root; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Birmingham pensions team. The role involves advising trustees, employers, and financial institutions on complex pensions matters with exposure to regulatory compliance and advisory work.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical pensions knowledge, exceptional drafting and client-relations skills, and a collaborative approach that supports junior team members.

Qualifications

• Experience as a pensions lawyer at senior associate level.
• Strong knowledge of pensions legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent drafting, advisory, and client relationship skills.
• Collaborative approach and mentoring of junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Advise major clients on intricate pensions matters including scheme management and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with risk reduction and corporate transactions with pension implications.
• Engage in business development initiatives and contribute to thought leadership within the practice.

Skills

Pensions law

Senior Associate level

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Pensions Senior Associate, Birmingham

About the Firm

This international law firm is widely recognised for its outstanding pensions practice, advising trustees, employers, and financial institutions on all aspects of pension law. The firm’s Birmingham office is integral to its UK pensions network, undertaking complex advisory, regulatory, and transactional work for blue-chip clients. The environment is commercially driven yet supportive, encouraging collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

The Role

You will advise major clients on intricate pensions matters, including scheme management, regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and corporate transactions involving pension implications. The position offers exposure to high-quality work, active client contact, and the opportunity to contribute to thought leadership and business development initiatives within the practice.

What They’re Looking For

• Experienced pensions lawyer at senior associate level.
• Strong technical understanding of pensions legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent drafting, advisory, and client relationship skills.
• Collaborative approach and enthusiasm for mentoring junior team members.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading pensions team within a global firm that values excellence and innovation. You’ll enjoy top of market remuneration, an attractive bonus scheme, and clear progression within an ambitious and supportive environment.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy.