Senior Associate / Director – Pensions – Bristol – 6+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will advise employers, trustees and public bodies on a broad range of pensions matters within a leading national law firm. You will handle high-profile risk reduction, corporate transactions, and complex litigation, working with a national team to deliver commercial advice. The position offers hybrid working, clear progression, and opportunities to lead client relationships and contribute to business development. This is an impactful role for a pensions specialist looking to influence large-scale matters and shape client outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working arrangements
• clear progression pathways
• tailored technical and skills-based training
• competitive salary
• generous benefits package
• supportive and collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad spectrum of pensions matters (risk reduction, buy-ins/buyouts, funding arrangements)
• Assist with PPF assessment periods, scheme rescues, and insolvencies
• Handle LGPS matters across England and Wales
• Support corporate transactions, mergers, restructurings and wind ups
• Manage complex pensions litigation including professional negligence and Part 8 claims
• Contribute to the operation of an independent trustee company
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development
• Collaborate with colleagues across the national team to deliver high-quality, commercial advice

Key requirements

• 6+ years PQE in non-contentious pensions work
• Experience advising employers, trustees or public bodies
• Strong technical knowledge across relevant pensions areas
• Excellent communication and client handling skills
• Proactive, commercial, and solutions-focused approach
• Autonomy to manage complex matters
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Senior Associate or Director level is possible depending on experience

• communication
• client handling
• proactivity
• pensions law expertise
• risk reduction
• buy-ins/buyouts

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