Pensions Disputes Associate

Pensions Disputes Associate - NQ - 4 PQE
International law firm | Legal 500 Pensions | London office | £95,000 - £115,000

The firm / team:
· Successful candidates can look forward to joining a Top 10 (UK), international law firm, looking to strengthen their Pensions offering with the addition of a talented junior/mid-level Associate, from newly qualified level, up to four years' post qualification experience.
· They are considered to be amongst the industry leaders in Pensions law, ranked in the Legal 500 for Pensions law (contentious), offering a high level of legal services to both businesses and senior executives.
· You will be joining a large and specialised Pensions team, based across numerous countries, and acting across various jurisdictions.
· This is a hardworking, specialist firm that embrace hybrid working and flexibility, whilst still providing the highest level of service for their clients.

The role:
· As a Pensions Associate within the team, you can expect to undertake a broad range of work with a supportive collegiate department.
· The firm are looking for someone capable of developing into a trusted advisor to their biggest clients.
· The work involved will include advising on both contentious, and non-contentious matters, in addition to corporate support, predominantly acting for the trustees of pensions schemes, and delivering advice on various pensions-related matters.
· You will be working with employers, trustees, pensions funds, global banking institutions, various insurance companies, the PPF, and a number of actuarial firms.
· You will be expected to advise in relation to pension scheme mergers, as well as reorganisations.
· Advising both professional and regulatory Pensions bodies.
· Advising on issues relating to both public and private sector pensions.


About you:
· Applications are sought from qualified Pensions solicitors with at least one years' post qualification experience.
· You will possess strong academics, and a basic understanding of pensions law and legislation.
· Candidates should have strong organisation skills and a keen interest in joining a leading Legal 500-ranked, Top 15 law firm.

Benefits:
· Salary package of £95,000 + from Associate level upwards.
· 25 days annual leave.
· Bonus scheme.
· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
· Cycle to work scheme.
· A flexible working arrangement offering no set number of days required in the office.


To apply for the job of Pensions Associate, or for more information please feel free to reach out to Andre Kacperski at BCL Legal.