Solicitor Pensions 1 to 3 PQE

Gerrard White; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerrard White in Guildford seeks an Associate Pension Solicitor with 13 years PQE to advise trustees, employers and scheme providers on pensions matters. The role covers governance, regulatory compliance and drafting scheme documentation, with exposure to corporate transactions.

You will work in a specialist pensions team that values practical, commercial advice and client-focused service, in a hybrid setup with significant home working.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 13 PQE.
• Experience or exposure to pensions law.
• Strong drafting, analytical and technical skills.
• Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to develop within a specialist practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise trustee and employer clients on day-to-day pensions and life assurance matters.
• Support pensions aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence; draft and review scheme documentation, member communications and advice notes.
• Undertake legal research and monitor regulatory developments.
• Attend client meetings and provide practical, commercial advice.
• Support business development, pitches and thought leadership.

Skills

Pensions law

Drafting

Commercial awareness

Client relationship

Education

England & Wales Solicitor (13 PQE)

Job description

Associate/Solicitor Pensions | Guildford, Surrey

A leading UK law firm is looking for a Pensions Solicitor/ Associate (13 PQE) to join its highly regarded specialist team in Guildford.

The team advises trustees, employers and pension scheme providers across a broad range of pensions matters, including scheme governance, regulatory compliance, risk management and pensions issues arising from corporate transactions.

The role

• Advise trustee and employer clients on day-to-day pensions and life assurance matters
• Support pensions aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligenceDraft and review scheme documentation, member communications and advice notes
• Undertake legal research and monitor regulatory developments
• Attend client meetings and provide practical, commercial advice
• Support business development, pitches and thought leadership

About you

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 13 PQE
• Experience or exposure to pensions law
• Strong technical, drafting and analytical skills
• Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Confident communicator with strong client and relationship-building skills
• Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to develop within a specialist practice

Location

Guildford, Surrey

Working

Hybrid, with at least 50% working from home/another UK location

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive, collaborative and highly regarded pensions team.