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Senior Solicitor (2+ PQE) - Pensions
On-site in Edinburgh·Added yesterday (last checked 30 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Edinburgh
- Contract
- Permanent
- Experience
- 2+ years
Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
- At least 2 years PQE in pensions law. The position is not suitable for a newly qualified lawyer
- Relevant pensions experience and a genuine interest and enthusiasm for working in pensions is essential
- Excellent drafting skills and the ability to translate legal theory into practical advice in a no-nonsense, plain English way
- The ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with clients is essential
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong research skills
Nice to have
- Helpful to have some experience in public sector pensions work
The role
We have an exciting opportunity for a pensions lawyer to join one of the leading pensions teams in Scotland as rated by Chambers & Partner and Legal 500. We are looking for someone with experience in pensions law (2+PQE) to assist with the growth of our busy team.
The successful candidate will work closely with the pensions partner and team members and will be exposed to a broad range of pension matters such as advising employers and trustees of private sector pension schemes, providing transactional support, and advising public sector funds or the sponsoring employers of such funds on a wide range of funding and regulatory matters. We are a full-service commercial law firm, and the role also involves providing internal pensions support to other practice areas across the firm on pensions legal matters.
What you'll do
- Advising pension scheme trustees on a range of issues and projects
- Drafting of pension scheme documentation
- Negotiating and drafting of pension provisions for transactional support work transactions
- Analysis of pension issues, research of the underlying pension law and framing of appropriate client advice
- Advising public authorities, employers and pension scheme trustees with advice on day-to-day pension matters via phone, e-mail and face to face
- Assisting in the drafting of pension styles
- Assisting in the department's business development and marketing activities
- Delivering training to clients, as part of a team, on pension law issues
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JOB TITLE
Senior Solicitor (2+ PQE) - Pensions
Based in our Edinburgh office
REPORTING TO
Juliet Bayne, Partner
PERSON SPECIFICATION & SKILLS
- Takes personal responsibility to learn on the job and focuses on continued development of pensions knowledge
- Takes responsibility for their own caseload subject to supervision
- Works to understand the practice's key clients, the industry they operate in and the challenges they faced
- Interest in and commitment to business development to assist the delivery of the team's strategic objectives
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About the company & team
Brodies LLP is a prominent UK law firm headquartered in Scotland, that provides expert advice to UK and international clients.
We have the capability and expertise to deliver mandates with global reach, uniting specialist perspectives from across our firm to offer bespoke legal solutions and advice, resulting in impactful outcomes for our clients.
With offices in London, Leeds, and throughout Scotland, we are dedicated to driving innovation in the legal sector, leveraging new technologies and forward-thinking strategies to deliver exceptional value and efficiency for our clients.
Our contract with our people underlines our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, prioritising the wellbeing and development of our colleagues to ensure they thrive both personally and professionally.
We are also deeply committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which we live and work. Through our pro bono work, charitable activities, and initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion, we strive to contribute meaningfully to society.
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