Pensions Associate – Bristol – 2+ PQE

Company: Chadwick Nott
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you join a leading UK pensions team to advise trustees and employers across public and private sectors. You will handle a broad mix of advisory, transactional and governance work, with opportunities to support senior lawyers on complex matters. The position combines high-quality, varied work with a clear progression path in a supportive, inclusive culture. You will work with a national client base and contribute to innovative client solutions and regulatory navigation.

Pay / Benefits

  • Hybrid working
  • Competitive salary
  • 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 on pensions-related transactions, advisory work and contentious matters
  • SRA registered Solicitor or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer
  • Strong technical ability and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
  • Desire to progress within a supportive, forward-thinking team
  • collaborative approach
  • excellent communication
  • attention to detail
  • pensions transactions
  • advisory work
  • regulatory and governance matters

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Posted: September 20th, 2026