Senior Associate / Director – Pensions – Bristol – 6+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol (with hybrid flexibility)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £85,000 to £120,000 (depending on experience)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Director to join its highly respected and expanding Pensions team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to take on high profile work within a collaborative, forward thinking environment, advising employers, trustees and public bodies across the full spectrum of pensions law.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for advising on a broad range of pensions matters, including:

• Risk reduction and transfer exercises (buy ins, buyouts, alternative funding arrangements)
• PPF assessment periods, scheme rescues and high profile insolvencies
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) matters across England and Wales
• Corporate transactions, scheme mergers, restructurings and wind ups
• Complex pensions litigation, including professional negligence and Part 8 claims
• Supporting the operation of one of the UK’s leading independent trustee companies
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development
• Working closely with colleagues across the national team to deliver high quality, commercial advice

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a pensions specialist with:

• 6+ years PQE in non contentious pensions work
• Experience advising employers, trustees or public bodies
• Strong technical knowledge across the areas outlined above
• Excellent communication and client handling skills
• A proactive, commercial and solutions focused approach
• Confidence managing complex matters with appropriate autonomy
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

The firm is open to appointing at Senior Associate or Director level, depending on experience.

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment
• Clear progression pathways and early responsibility
• Tailored technical and skills based training
• Competitive salary and generous benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangements

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.