Pensions Lawyer | Principal Associate | International Law Firm | Birmingham
BCL Legal is delighted to be assisting an international law firm in its recruitment of a Principal Associate to join its highly regarded Pensions team in Birmingham. The firm offers flexible and part-time working arrangements and fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Role/Team:
This leading international law firm is looking for an ambitious Principal Associate to join its award-winning Pensions team in Birmingham.
A unique opportunity to work alongside experienced, technically excellent pensions solicitors in a friendly and collaborative team.
The firm is renowned for its outstanding training and development programmes, ensuring that solicitors receive top-tier support throughout their careers.
As a Principal Associate in this team, your role will primarily involve advising trustees and corporates on a wide range of pensions law matters, including:
- Day-to-day advice on pension scheme management.
- Drafting and reviewing scheme documentation.
- Advising on the impact of legislative changes, including case law developments such as GMP equalisation.
- Handling pension scheme mergers, wind-ups, and liability reduction exercises.
- Advising on investment issues, including management agreements and risk transfer projects.
- Providing corporate support, including assessing the impact of reorganisations and negotiating appropriate mitigations.
- Public sector pensions and engaging with cutting-edge legal developments as they arise.
- There are also opportunities for public speaking, business development, and involvement in high-profile client matters, allowing you to grow your profile within the pensions market.
Candidate:
- You should have 6+ years' PQE in Pensions law.
- A proven track record of advising trustees of large occupational pension schemes and employers on complex pensions matters.
- Experience in leading large, strategic projects and managing junior solicitors.
- A strong understanding of relevant pensions legislation and how it applies to clients' commercial objectives.
- Demonstrated experience in client relationship management, business development, and raising your profile within the industry.
Salary/Benefits:
- Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading Pensions teams.
- Excellent prospects for career progression.
- Part-time and flexible working options are available, including remote working.
- This role offers the chance to work on some of the highest-quality pensions work in the UK, within a supportive and award-winning team, in a firm recognised as one of the best places to work.
How to Apply:
Apply now through BCL Legal if you are interested in this Pensions Lawyer opportunity or contact Angharad Warren for a confidential discussion about this and other vacancies.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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