Shape your future with one of the most respected legal names in the world.
Join a market-leading pensions team advising on some of the largest, most complex pension schemes and corporate transactions in the UK. This is a rare opportunity to grow your practice at a firm that combines technical excellence, commercial focus, and a highly collaborative culture.
As a Pensions Associate, you’ll play a key role advising major trustee and sponsor clients across sectors including telecoms, energy, transport, and finance. You’ll work at the heart of high-profile transactions and disputes, with the freedom to own client relationships and lead matters.
In this role, you will:
* Advise on high-value pension scheme matters, funding structures, and de-risking transactions
* Support M&A, IPOs, and restructuring deals alongside corporate, tax, and finance teams
* Lead on scheme documentation, compliance, governance, and investment strategy
* Collaborate with disputes lawyers on regulatory investigations and litigation
* Mentor junior colleagues and help shape internal know-how and client training initiatives
About you:
* 4–5 years’ post-qualified experience in pensions law at a leading firm
* Skilled at translating complex legal issues into clear, client-focused advice
* Confident managing client relationships and multi-disciplinary deal teams
* Commercial, pragmatic, and resilient under pressure
Benefits:
* Work with a prestigious client base on landmark transactions and schemes
* No billable hours targets – focus on quality, not just quantity
* Strong culture of team support, collaboration, and knowledge sharing
* Excellent legal and commercial training at every stage of your career
* Inclusive, collegiate environment with active diversity networks and social events