Managing Associate – Pensions in London

Managing Associate – PensionsLocation: London

Type: Full-time, Permanent

The OpportunityAn international law firm is seeking a highly experienced Managing Associate to join its leading Pensions practice. This role offers the chance to take on significant responsibility within a well‐established team advising trustees, employers, and corporates on a wide spectrum of pensions matters.

This position is ideal for a Senior Associate or existing Managing Associate who is ready for the next step and wants greater leadership exposure, more client ownership, and a clear track toward partnership within a high‐performing team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on complex pensions advisory and transactional matters for trustees, employers, corporates, financial institutions, and scheme sponsors.

Advise on all areas of pensions law including scheme governance, funding, regulatory compliance, de‐risking transactions, benefit changes, scheme mergers, wind‐ups, and pensions aspects of corporate deals.

Build and manage key client relationships, maintaining exceptional service delivery and identifying strategic opportunities.

Mentor and supervise junior lawyers, providing training, guidance, and support across technical work.

Actively contribute to business development initiatives, including pitches, publications, and client training.

Support partners with high‐profile mandates while playing a role in shaping team strategy and practice development.

Contribute to the team\’s knowledge base, thought leadership, and best‐practice processes.

About You

Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent) with significant experience in pensions law .

Currently operating at Senior Associate or Managing Associate level within a reputable private practice environment.

Strong technical expertise across both advisory and transactional pensions work.

Excellent client‐handling skills and a commercial approach.

Experience supervising junior lawyers and contributing to team development.

Outstanding drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Ambitious, proactive, and motivated by a role with genuine partnership prospects .

Why This Role?

A senior, strategic role with high‐quality, complex pensions work.

A clear, structured pathway to partnership for lawyers ready to take the next step.

A collaborative environment with strong partner exposure.

Opportunity to influence team strategy and lead on key client relationships.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

For pensions specialists seeking greater responsibility, client ownership, and a genuine route to partnership, this role offers an exceptional opportunity.

Harkaye Core Talent is acting as the exclusive recruitment partner for this appointment and welcomes discreet, confidential conversations.

Seniority level

Mid‐Senior level

Employment type

Full‐time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services

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