At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a top-tier law firm and work on complex pensions cases.
- Company: Prestigious Magic Circle law firm with a global reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and exposure to high-value projects.
- Other info: Collaborate with leading corporate teams and engage with major clients.
- Why this job: Gain invaluable experience in a dynamic and challenging legal environment.
- Qualifications: NQ-2 PQE with a strong academic background and interest in pensions law.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Taylor Root are delighted to be working with a Magic Circle law firm as they seek to hire a junior associate into their highly regarded pensions practice. The London team is a key global hub, known for complex, high-value and cross-border work, particularly in transactional pensions, funding/restructuring and large-scale de-risking, often working alongside leading corporate and finance teams.
The role involves broad exposure to advisory and transactional pensions work, including:
- DB/DC scheme advice, governance, compliance, amendments and wind-ups
- Pensions aspects of M&A, private equity and restructurings (core focus)
- Funding negotiations, deficits and trustee engagement
- De-risking projects (buy-ins, buy-outs, liability management)
- Regulatory matters involving The Pensions Regulator
- Pension fund investments and related product work
Clients include large UK and multinational corporates, trustees, insurers and financial institutions.
Requirements:
- England & Wales qualified (or equivalent) NQ–2 PQE; September 2026 qualifiers should have completed a pensions or employment seat with exposure to pensions law
- Strong academic record
- Commercially minded, with an interest in complex, high-quality work
Pensions Associate | NQ - 2 | Magic Circle Law Firm in City of London employer: Taylor Root
As a leading Magic Circle law firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that encourages professional growth and collaboration. Our London team offers unparalleled exposure to high-value, cross-border pensions work, providing associates with the opportunity to engage in complex transactions alongside top-tier corporate and finance teams. With a commitment to employee development and a diverse range of challenging projects, we are an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in law.
