Pensions & Lifetime Savings Senior Associate

Overview

In this Senior Associate role you help lead and shape complex pensions work for a large UK team serving public and private sector clients. You will handle pensions transactions, advisory work and contentious matters, contributing to trusted client relationships and high-quality service. The role sits within the Pensions & Lifetime Savings team, supporting trustees and employers across varied schemes. You’ll engage with a firm that values progression, flexible working, and a strong development pathway toward Director or Partner.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• flexible working options
• progression path to Director/Partner
• developmental program
• inclusive recruitment and Disability Confident
• strong reward package

Responsibilities

• Advise on pensions transactions and related advisory matters
• Handle contentious pension issues and regulatory considerations
• Collaborate with a large, national client base including trustee and employer clients
• Contribute to client relationships and delivery of high-quality legal services
• Engage in development programmes and leadership training to progress within the firm
• Participate in flexible/hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance

Key requirements

• Pensions-related transactions, advice and contentious matters experience
• SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer
• PQE 6+ years

• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Collaborative mindset and cross-functional teamwork
• Leadership potential and professional development focus
• Pensions law, transactions, advisory work
• Contentious pensions matters and regulatory frameworks

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