Pensions Associate - Bristol - 2+ Years PQE

Pensions Associate - Bristol - 2+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £68,000 to £88,000 (DOE)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Pensions Associate to join its highly respected and rapidly expanding Pensions team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high profile matters from day one, developing your expertise across the full spectrum of pensions law - including both contentious and non contentious work, and advising clients across the private and public sectors.

The Role
You'll be responsible for advising employers, trustees and public bodies on a wide range of pensions matters, including:

• Risk reduction and transfer exercises (buy ins, buyouts, alternative funding arrangements)
• PPF assessment periods, scheme rescues and high profile insolvencies
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) matters across England and Wales
• Corporate transactions, scheme mergers, restructurings and wind ups
• Complex pensions litigation, including professional negligence and Part 8 claims
• Supporting trustee operations and governance matters
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development
• Working collaboratively within a diverse, approachable and nationally integrated team

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• Meaningful hands on experience in non contentious pensions work
• Strong technical knowledge across the areas outlined above
• Excellent communication and client handling skills
• A commercial, pragmatic and solutions focused approach
• Ability to manage matters with appropriate autonomy
• Interest in developing business development skills
• A proactive, collaborative mindset
• The firm is hiring at Associate level, but the right candidate matters more than the exact title.

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and generous benefits
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear progression expectations from the outset
• Early responsibility and meaningful client exposure
• Tailored technical and skills based training
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*