Pensions Counsel in London Area

Job description

In-house Pensions Counsel

London, Hybrid working (1-day in office per week)

3+ PQE

Pensions expert

SSQ are partnered with a Financial Services organisation to recruit a pensions lawyer to their team of 10. Offering a varied workload with a pensions focus, this position is suited those with Private Practice or In-house experience.

Job Description:

• Be responsible for providing practical and pragmatic legal advice, taking ownership and demonstrating accountability for providing realistic commercial solutions.
• Be a Qualified Lawyer with knowledge and experience of the pensions landscape, the Pensions Act 2004.
• Advising on other legal areas that are relevant in addition to pensions law.
• Finally, we expect applicants to perform at a high level when either working independently or as part of a team, and to be able to develop effective internal and external working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
• Take responsibility for advising the Board, management, and, where appropriate, staff, on all legal issues
• Proactively identify the legal input required on relevant workstreams, and take responsibility for discrete projects with minimum supervision from the Head of Legal or work closely with Managing Counsel on bigger projects
• Conducts legal research and drafts, and supervises the drafting of legal documentation, including papers for the Board and Committees, commercial agreements entered into by the Board with various third parties and negotiating terms within the Board’s risk appetite

Application requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent)
• Significant experience in the pensions market and pensions law

Please get in touch for any information. [email protected] / 07534087340.

Please note that this client is not able to offer sponsorship for a Visa. Please only apply with the right to work.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

15-11-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English