Pensions Legal Counsel

Overview

In this role you will provide pragmatic, business-focused legal guidance on pensions to the organisation, Trustees and internal teams. You will identify and mitigate legal risks, support disputes, and help with drafting and negotiating third-party documents. You’ll monitor regulatory developments and contribute pensions expertise to company-wide change initiatives. The role connects with regulators and external counsel, within a close-knit, flexible, not-for-profit culture that prioritises members.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working
• not-for-profit culture with social purpose
• family-focused culture
• high-calibre environment to grow and develop

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on pensions to the business, Trustees and internal teams
• Identify, manage and mitigate legal risks, including disputes and litigation support
• Draft, review and negotiate documentation with third parties
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting pensions and advise the business accordingly
• Support company-wide programmes and change projects with pensions expertise
• Liaise with regulators, external counsel and industry bodies

Key requirements

• UK qualified lawyer (or overseas equivalent) with 3–10 years’ PQE in commercial, financial and/or pensions environment
• Experience providing legal advice on pensions and commercial matters
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to communicate across all levels of the business
• Commercially minded with sound judgement and strong attention to detail

• Stakeholder management
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Pensions law
• Regulatory monitoring
• Drafting and negotiating documents

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