Job Overview
You will play an important role in supporting an experienced and collaborative pensions team, working closely with a partner on a busy and varied workload. The role will involve assisting on the full range of pensions-related advice, from the interpretation of scheme rules through to complex scheme and corporate sponsor restructuring and wider strategic projects. You will also liaise regularly with colleagues across the firm, including the Corporate, Charities, Employment, and Public Law and Projects teams, to deliver a seamless service to clients.
Responsibilities
As part of your day‑to‑day responsibilities you will undertake detailed legal and pensions‑specific research using tools such as CoCounsel and other specialist resources. You will review pension scheme documentation, including historic governing records, to assess powers and restrictions, and support the updating and consolidation of scheme rules into clear, accessible working documents. You will contribute to client projects by preparing high‑quality materials such as scheme documents, board minutes, resolutions, project plans, legal reviews, and supporting presentations and spreadsheets, as well as undertaking legal due diligence on corporate and charity‑led transactions and reviewing company accounts for pension‑related disclosures. The role also includes drafting communications to clients and third‑party advisers, and collaborating closely with colleagues to gather and provide input on complex matters. In addition, you will support the team’s growth strategy in the South West by contributing to business development initiatives, including attending internal and external events and assisting with the preparation of tender submissions and pitch materials.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements: Completed a law degree or other legal qualification and/or at least six months experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or similar role; experience managing multiple workloads simultaneously; experience managing your own caseload using a case or client management system. Demonstrated organisational, prioritisation and clear communication skills, as well as an inquisitive mind for legal issues, are essential. Willingness to attend professional events and travel is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities and sexual orientations. We comply with all applicable equal opportunity and anti‑discrimination laws and are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our firm.
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