Pensions Advisory Managing Associate

Pensions Advisory – Managing Associate

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What We Will Offer

• A competitive salary and a host of family friendly policies
• Life assurance, private health and dental care for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including gym discount and retail vouchers
• Tech, cycle and electric car schemes
• One day per year off to volunteer with any charity you are involved with outside of work
• A wellbeing strategy that focuses on preventative measures to maintain overall health, with tools and support for physical or mental difficulties. The strategy focuses on four pillars: physical, emotional, financial and social aspects.
• Hybrid working: colleagues can work in office or remotely, and flexible arrangements can be discussed during the application and interview process.
• Equality and diversity: The firm is an equal opportunity employer. No discrimination on age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity and aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves.

You Can Expect (same benefits as above, listed for clarity)

Team Structure

We are looking to recruit a Managing Associate who wants the opportunity to join the partnership in due course. You will be a self‑starter with a network in the pensions industry. Our pre‑partnership training programmes and the support of the pensions advisory team’s three established partners will help you succeed as the next partner.

Our firm is an established and successful Pensions Advisory Practice based in London. We have three Partners, two Of Counsel, two mid‑level Associates, two junior Associates, three Consultants, a Senior Knowledge Development Lawyer and a Trainee. We collaborate closely with pensions disputes colleagues and other specialists (funds, data protection, cyber security, banking and corporate). We specialise in pension advice for trustees, employers, charities, institutions, master, high net worth individuals and public bodies.

We are tier‑two ranked in Legal 500 and tier‑one for pensions disputes, and our team has recently experienced a promotion to partnership. Partner Estella Bogira moved from Managing Associate following a similar partnership promotion plan and has grown a successful practice advising pension scheme trustees, employers and high net worth individuals.

Attributes/Skills Required

• Business development and client management skills.
• Strong pensions law expertise.
• Enthusiasm to learn about partnership and practice growth.
• Willingness to work closely with the existing three Partners to grow the practice.

About the Firm

Stephenson Harwood is an international law firm committed to creating positive partnerships with clients. We represent listed and private companies, institutions and individuals, building lasting relationships to help them succeed in a complex and ever‑changing world.

Our focus is on five core sectors: Energy Transition, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Capital and Funds, Technology and Transportation and Trade. With over 1,400 people, including 210+ partners, across eight offices, we combine deep legal capabilities with broad commercial expertise.

We understand the power of diversity in delivering high‑calibre advice to our clients and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.

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