Pensions Senior Associate – 5 PQE +

Ardent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global legal firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Associate with 4–7 years of experience in occupational pension schemes. The role involves advising major schemes on significant matters like investment and pensions litigation while contributing to industry developments. Ideal candidates should possess strong technical skills, commercial awareness, and an ability to foster long-term client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading pensions team known for its technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years’ post-qualified experience in DB and DC occupational pension schemes.
• Experience in advising on investment, de-risking transactions, and pensions litigation.
• Background as a pension solicitor is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise major schemes and sponsors on high-profile pension matters.
• Contribute to industry developments and support junior lawyers.

Skills

Strong technical capability

Commercial awareness

Ability to build long-term client relationships

Job description

A global, full‑service legal environment offering broad regional and international work, a purpose‑led culture, and opportunities to develop a strong global mindset. The pensions team is highly ranked and known for technical excellence, advising employers, trustees, providers and insurers on complex, multi‑jurisdictional matters. It is one of the largest dedicated pensions teams globally and works closely with bodies that shape pensions law and policy across multiple regions.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The role is for a Senior Associate with 4–7 years’ post‑qualified experience in DB and DC occupational pension schemes. Responsibilities include advising major schemes and sponsors on high‑profile matters such as investment, de‑risking transactions, consolidators, master trusts and pensions litigation. The position requires strong technical capability, commercial awareness and the ability to build long‑term client relationships in a fast‑moving regulatory landscape. The role also involves contributing to industry developments and supporting junior lawyers, with applications welcomed from those returning from in‑house or industry roles.

Contact

If you would like a confidential chat about this opportunity and to understand more about the team, please contact Jane Gaunt who will be able to provide you with an overview of active and more discreet opportunities available within the market at your level.

Before moving into recruitment, Jane worked as a pension solicitor and now specialises in pension recruitment. She has over a decade of experience of moving pension solicitors at all levels nationally and will be able to support you with your next move.

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