Pensions Managing Associate – Bristol

Overview

In this role you will support a market-leading pensions practice across contentious and non-contentious matters for high-profile clients, working closely with teams in London and Bristol. You will handle scheme establishment, mergers, de-risking, wind-ups, and trustee duties, while advising on regulatory compliance and cross-border issues. You’ll contribute to business development and client growth in a collaborative environment that values inclusion and continuous learning.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Private medical insurance & enhanced pension
• Hybrid working
• Global learning academy & career development platform
• Inclusive culture with social, sports, and arts networks
• Diversity and social mobility recognition

Responsibilities

• Advise on scheme establishment, mergers, de-risking and wind-ups
• Cover trustee duties, investment agreements and regulatory compliance
• Handle pension litigation, trust-related claims and rectification actions
• Contribute to insurance product development and cross-border pension issues
• Collaborate with London and Bristol teams and drive business development and client growth

Key requirements

• 6+ years PQE in corporate pensions from a top city or regional firm
• Strong technical expertise across advisory and contentious pensions
• Excellent academics and commercial acumen
• Proactive approach to client relationships and business development
• Collaborative mindset and flexibility to support wider team goals

• Client relationship management
• Commercial acumen
• Collaborative mindset
• Advisory pensions
• Contentious pensions
• Regulatory compliance in pensions

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