Job title: Pensions Associate Director
Location: Reading
Salary: £95k-£160k – depending on experience
PQE Level: 8+
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced pensions lawyer to join a UK Top 20 and nationally recognised team. This is a standout role offering key responsibilities and exposure to high‑profile, complex and rewarding matters from day one. You’ll advise a broad client base including employers, trustees and public sector bodies on the full spectrum of pensions law, spanning both contentious and non‑contentious work. Matters include risk-transfer projects, scheme restructurings, high‑value corporate transactions, and complex disputes.

The team is known for its collaborative, down‑to‑earth culture and strong market reputation, combining technical excellence with a commercial, pragmatic approach. You’ll work closely with senior lawyers while building your own client relationships and contributing to business development.

This role would suit a driven lawyer with solid pensions experience looking to accelerate their career in a dynamic, growing practice with clear progression and genuine investment in the infrastructure and legal tools of its practice, making it a clear choice for those seeking tangible career development.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Berkshire or the Southeast in general please do get in touch with Will Webster at Chadwick Nott:

Tel: 0117 945 1634
Mob: 0773 370 0509
Email: willwebster@chadwicknott.co.uk