Pensions Associate/Lawyer in London

A leading global law firm is seeking an ambitious Pensions Associate to join its highly regarded and award-winning Pensions team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Pensions Associate with previous pensions law experience to join one of the largest and most experienced pure pensions teams in the UK. The successful Pensions Associate will work closely with respected Partners and senior lawyers, gaining exposure to high-quality advisory work for trustees, sponsoring employers, local government pension funds and major corporate clients. The Pensions Associate will join a collaborative, supportive and technically strong team, offering excellent training, significant client contact and clear opportunities for long‑term career development. You must have previous pensions law experience to be considered for this role.

The Pensions Associate's Role

• Advising on a broad range of technically interesting and commercially significant pensions matters.
• Advising pension fund trustees and sponsoring employers.
• Supporting clients on ongoing pension schemes and end‑game projects.
• Advising on DB scheme buy‑ins and buy‑outs.
• Supporting DC bulk transfers and master trust arrangements.
• Advising on pensions governance and investment‑related matters.
• Working closely with tax, investment, employment and pensions colleagues.
• Providing clear, commercial and technically accurate advice to clients.
• Keeping clients updated on legal and regulatory developments.
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex and high‑value pensions matters.
• Maintaining strong client relationships through regular contact.
• Participating in training, knowledge sharing and internal development.
• Supporting wider team initiatives and industry involvement where appropriate.

The Pensions Associate will ideally possess:

• Qualified Solicitor status or equivalent.
• Ideally 3‑6 years' PQE.
• Previous pensions law experience is essential.
• Experience advising on pensions investments, governance and/or buy‑ins and buy‑outs would be highly beneficial.
• Strong technical legal ability.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• A commercial, client‑focused approach.
• The ability to manage responsibility within a supportive team environment.
• A proactive, motivated and collaborative attitude.
• Genuine interest in developing a long‑term career within pensions law.

Why Apply?

• Join a leading global law firm.
• Work within one of the UK's largest specialist pensions teams.
• Exposure to high‑quality, complex and commercially significant work.
• Significant client contact from an early stage.
• Support from experienced Partners, senior lawyers and dedicated professional support lawyers.
• Excellent internal and external training opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Flexible working options.
• Clear opportunities for professional development and progression.
• Work across a diverse client base including trustees, sponsoring employers, public sector bodies and major corporates.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Pensions Associate seeking high‑quality work, strong support and genuine long‑term development within a specialist pensions practice at a leading global law firm.