Senior Legal Counsel (Pensions)

An innovative, high-growth fintech and award-winning pensions provider is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its expanding in-house legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. This is a high-impact UK-focused role, offering genuine influence as the company continues to scale and invest in its legal function.

The Role:

• Acting as the primary pensions expert, advising on complex legal issues related to death benefits, transfers, customer matters, compliance, and policy development.
• Drafting and updating policies, proactively managing regulatory developments, and ensuring positive engagement with the Financial Ombudsman and other regulators.
• Providing commercially minded legal advice across teams, supporting clear communication and collaboration.
• Playing a key part in shaping a legal team expected to grow further in the coming years.

The Team & Structure:

• Reporting into the General Counsel as part of an international team of four.
• Anticipated future investment, with an additional Senior Counsel to join, and further reports expected to this role by 2028.

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 8 years' PQE and strong pensions legal expertise.
• In-house and/or private practice backgrounds welcomed.
• Passionate about pensions law, proactive, and able to operate independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills, with a clear, positive approach to stakeholder engagement.
• Interest from candidates based outside London is encouraged.

Offer, Culture, Progression:

• Hybrid working (Central London HQ). No set office requirement but c days per month expected.
• Significant role progression.

For a confidential chat about this or other roles we are handling, please get in touch with Tom Shaw in our London office.