Pensions Associate

City of London Permanent View Job Description
This role is dedicated to pensions law, offering the opportunity to advise on a wide range of legal issues affecting occupational pension schemes. You'll work with major clients across industries, supporting both day-to-day scheme operations and complex transactional, litigation, and regulatory matters.
  • Join a market-leading pensions team at a top-tier firm
  • Exposure to high-profile clients across multiple sectors

About Our Client

A top-tier London law firm with a strong international presence and a reputation for excellence across contentious, regulatory, and transactional work. The firm is known for its deep sector expertise in energy, infrastructure, financial services, and technology, and is regularly instructed on complex, high-value matters. It fosters a collaborative, inclusive culture and invests heavily in the development of its people.

Job Description

  • Advise trustees, employers, and scheme administrators on legal issues arising from pension scheme operations
  • Support on funding deficits and cost management in defined benefit schemes
  • Advise on benefit design, risk mitigation, and insured solutions
  • Assist with scheme reorganisations, mergers, and wind-ups
  • Provide guidance to professional and regulatory bodies
  • Advise on public and private sector pensions issues
  • Contribute to a cross-departmental pensions disputes practice
  • Support pensions aspects of corporate transactions and insolvency matters

The Successful Applicant

Strong technical knowledge and experience advising on occupational pension schemes

Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills

Experience gained at a recognised pensions practice, either in the City or a leading regional firm

A proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to delivering practical solutions

Exceptional academic background (minimum 2:1 degree classification)

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements available

Contact
Charlie Ricks
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6851930
Phone number
+442072691749

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Employment / Pensions / Immigration
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Charlie Ricks
Consultant phone
+442072691749
Job reference
JN-102025-6851930