Senior Pensions Lawyer – Edinburgh

Frasia Wright Associates; Haddington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates is assisting a leading Edinburgh law firm in recruiting a Senior Pensions Lawyer to join its highly regarded Pensions team. You will advise trustees and employers on defined benefit and defined contribution schemes, and handle de-risking transactions and pensions litigation.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' PQE, proven pensions experience, and a genuine enthusiasm for the pensions market. This full‑time role offers excellent training and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in pensions law.
• Experience advising trustees and employers on defined benefit and defined contribution schemes.
• Experience with de-risking transactions and pensions litigation.
• Enthusiasm and interest in the pensions market.

Responsibilities

• Advise trustees and employers on all aspects of defined benefit and defined contribution schemes.
• Involve in pensions de-risking transactions and related litigation.
• Manage a broad range of advisory and disputes work for clients.
• Collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality service.

Skills

Pensions law

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its highly regarded Pensions team in Edinburgh.

The role will involve advising trustees and employers on all aspects of defined benefit and contribution pension schemes. You will also deal with pensions de-risking transactions and work on litigation, enabling clients to be fully briefed on any potentially contentious issues. You will be involved in a wide range of quality advisory and disputes work.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ PQE and have relevant experience from a recognised pensions law team as well as being able to demonstrate an enthusiasm and interest for the pensions market.

This is a full-time position and the firm offer excellent training opportunities in a supportive environment.

Senior Pensions Lawyer – Edinburgh East Lothian