Pensions Senior Solicitor (7+ years')

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pensions Solicitor (7+ years') to join a highly regarded pensions team in Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior pensions lawyer to join a market-leading UK practice, working alongside experienced Partners and a collaborative team on a broad range of high-quality advisory matters.

The Role

The successful candidate will advise both trustees and employers across a broad range of pensions matters, including:

• Defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes
• Group pensions and master trusts
• Pension scheme restructuring and governance
• Insurance products, including buy-ins and buy-outs
• Longevity products and other pension structures
• Pensions-related contentious and litigation matters
• Providing strategic and commercially focused advice to clients

The team has a particularly broad offering, with contentious pensions work handled within the wider practice, allowing lawyers to provide clients with a comprehensive view of both advisory and potential contentious issues.

About You

We’re keen to hear from experienced Pensions Solicitors who can demonstrate:

• 7+ years’ PQE
• Strong experience gained within a recognised pensions team
• A genuine interest in and enthusiasm for the pensions market
• Excellent technical and advisory skills
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A commercial approach with an interest in business development
• A strong academic background

This would suit a senior pensions lawyer looking to join a supportive, high-performing team where there is scope to continue developing technically, build strong client relationships and progress their career.

The Firm

You’ll be joining a highly regarded pensions practice with an excellent reputation in the market, working as part of a large specialist team advising major employers and pension trustees across a wide range of complex matters.

The firm offers a competitive salary, generous bonus scheme and flexible hybrid working, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and strong opportunities for career development.

Interested?

If you’re a Pensions Solicitor with 7+ years’ PQE and would like to explore this opportunity further, please get in touch with Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion, or apply with an up-to-date CV.