Pensions Senior Associate/Legal Director

AXA UK; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a Pensions Senior Associate or Legal Director to manage a diverse workload in pensions law. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of PQE, strong communication skills, and experience in business development. Responsibilities include client management, compliance with billing protocols, and participation in marketing events. This is a permanent position offering a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years’ PQE in pensions law.
• Experience in business development and marketing activities.
• Strong academic background.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied workload in accordance with client protocols.
• Develop expertise in pensions law.
• Ensure compliance with billing and credit control protocols.
• Support marketing and business development activities.

Skills

PQE in pensions law

Business development

Commercial solutions

Client relationship management

Confident communication

Job description

Pensions Senior Associate/Legal Director

Department: Employment, Pensions and Immigration - London

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Description

The Pensions Team (part of the Employment, Pensions and Immigration 'EPI' Group) at DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a Senior Associate or Legal Director.

We undertake a range of pensions work for private sector and public sector employers, government bodies, and trustees of occupational DB and DC pension schemes. We act directly for financial institutions, blue chip companies, PLCs, multinationals, charities, and health sector clients including NHS Trusts. We also collaborate with other teams within the firm such as corporate and litigation.

Main Responsibilities

• Handle a varied workload in accordance with client protocols. Act as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating knowledge and skill appropriate to your experience and the needs of the London pensions team.
• Develop expertise across key areas of pensions law practice.
• Ensure full compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols on billing and credit control, demonstrating strong financial management of your files.
• Support marketing and business development activities, including attending marketing events and client training.
• Build and strengthen client relationships as needed.
• Increase awareness of the firm’s other services. Build effective internal and external networks.
• Stay informed about the firm’s strategies and plans.
• Maintain and enhance technical knowledge through training, reading relevant publications, and exceeding Law Society CPD requirements.
• Handle confidential information in accordance with the firm's data security protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• See above for main responsibilities.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years’ PQE in pensions law and experience in business development and marketing activities. The successful candidate will be:

• Strong academically, enthusiastic, and determined, with a focus on providing commercial solutions to clients’ problems;
• A confident communicator capable of developing and managing relationships with clients and influencing at all levels;
• Self-sufficient, aware of their own competence and authority boundaries;
• Team-oriented and collegiate, willing to share knowledge and support colleagues.