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

Senior Associate / Director – Pensions – Bristol – 6+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol (with hybrid flexibility)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £85,000 to £120,000 (depending on experience)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Director to join its highly respected and expanding Pensions team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to take on high profile work within a collaborative, forward thinking environment, advising employers, trustees and public bodies across the full spectrum of pensions law.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for advising on a broad range of pensions matters, including:

• Risk reduction and transfer exercises (buy ins, buyouts, alternative funding arrangements)
• PPF assessment periods, scheme rescues and high profile insolvencies
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) matters across England and Wales
• Corporate transactions, scheme mergers, restructurings and wind ups
• Complex pensions litigation, including professional negligence and Part 8 claims
• Supporting the operation of one of the UK’s leading independent trustee companies
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development
• Working closely with colleagues across the national team to deliver high quality, commercial advice

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a pensions specialist with:

• 6+ years PQE in non contentious pensions work
• Experience advising employers, trustees or public bodies
• Strong technical knowledge across the areas outlined above
• Excellent communication and client handling skills
• A proactive, commercial and solutions focused approach
• Confidence managing complex matters with appropriate autonomy
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

The firm is open to appointing at Senior Associate or Director level, depending on experience.

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment
• Clear progression pathways and early responsibility
• Tailored technical and skills based training
• Competitive salary and generous benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangements

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £85000 – £120000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol