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

Overview

Senior pensions specialist role focusing on advising employers, trustees and public bodies on complex non-contentious matters and high-profile arrangements. You will work within a collaborative, national pensions team delivering commercial, high-quality advice and supporting business development. The position offers significant client exposure, autonomy on complex matters, and a clear path to seniority in a leading practice. This is an opportunity to shape pensions strategy across England and Wales in a flexible, hybrid environment.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working arrangements
• competitive salary
• generous benefits package
• clear progression pathways
• early responsibility
• tailored training and skills development

Responsibilities

• advise on a broad range of pensions matters including risk reduction, buy-ins and buyouts
• manage PPF assessment periods, scheme rescues and insolvencies
• handle LGPS matters across England and Wales
• oversee corporate transactions, mergers, restructurings and wind-ups of schemes
• lead complex pensions litigation including professional negligence and Part 8 claims
• support the operation of a leading independent trustee company
• build strong client relationships and contribute to business development
• collaborate with national team to deliver high-quality, commercial advice

Key requirements

• 6+ years PQE in non-contentious pensions
• experience advising employers, trustees or public bodies
• strong technical knowledge across listed areas
• excellent communication and client handling skills
• proactive, commercial and solutions-focused approach
• confidence managing complex matters with autonomy
• strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• communication
• client handling
• proactivity
• non-contentious pensions
• risk reduction
• buy-ins/buyouts

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