Pensions Associate – Bristol – 2+ PQE

Overview

In this role you join a leading Pensions team to support trustees and employers across the public and private sectors. You will handle a broad mix of advisory, transactional, regulatory, and governance work, gradually managing your own caseload with increasing autonomy. The position offers a clear progression path within a highly regarded firm known for depth of expertise and client service. You contribute to a culture focused on collaboration, flexibility, and career development, while working with national clients in a hybrid setup.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Excellent benefits package
• Clear progression pathways
• Supportive, inclusive culture
• Investors in People – Platinum accreditation

Responsibilities

• Advisory work for trustees and employers
• Pensions related transactions
• Regulatory and governance matters
• Scheme documentation and amendments
• Contentious pensions issues
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex matters
• Managing your own caseload with increasing autonomy

Key requirements

• At least 2 years’ PQE in pensions work (contentious or non contentious)
• Experience working on pensions related transactions, advisory work and contentious matters
• Qualification as an SRA registered Solicitor or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer
• Strong technical ability and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
• A desire to progress within a supportive, forward thinking team

• strong communication
• collaborative approach
• attention to detail
• pensions advisory
• pensions transactions
• regulatory compliance

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