Pensions Solicitor – Edinburgh

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates in Edinburgh is seeking a Pensions Associate to join its market-leading pensions team. You will advise trustees and employers on defined benefit and defined contribution schemes, gaining exposure to governance, regulatory matters and long-term career development.

With 2–5 years PQE, you will join a supportive, high-performing environment offering hybrid working, a competitive salary, bonus scheme, private medical insurance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years PQE in pensions practice
• Strong technical and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Commitment to client service and business development

Responsibilities

• Advising trustees and employers on defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes
• Supporting clients on governance and regulatory matters in pensions
• Assisting with master trusts, insurance products and pension risk transfer arrangements
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development

Skills

Pensions law

Trustees advice

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

This leading UK law firm is recruiting a Pensions Associate to join its highly regarded team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a market-leading pensions practice, advising trustees and employers on a broad range of pension scheme matters while developing specialist expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising trustees and employers on defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes
• Supporting clients on a wide range of pensions advisory matters, including scheme governance and regulatory issues
• Assisting with matters involving master trusts, insurance products and pension risk transfer arrangements
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives

Applicants should have 2–5 years’ PQE, ideally gained within a recognised pensions practice. Candidates should demonstrate a genuine interest in pensions law, strong technical and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. A commitment to client service and business development is also important.

You will be joining one of the UK’s largest and most highly regarded pensions teams, offering exposure to high-quality work, excellent training, and genuine opportunities for long-term career development. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and a comprehensive benefits package.