Pensions Lawyer

Pensions Lawyer

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Organising Institution / Firm

Meraki Talent (on behalf of a full-service UK law firm)

Rolling Basis (Official)

Guildford, Surrey, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Not Specified

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 1–3 years' PQE and experience or exposure to Pensions law.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Meraki Talent is recruiting a Pensions Lawyer (Associate, 1–3 PQE) on behalf of a highly regarded, full-service UK law firm with a strong national and international presence. Based in the Guildford, Surrey office on a permanent, hybrid working arrangement, the role involves joining a specialist Pensions team advising trustees, employers, and pension scheme providers on advisory, transactional, and regulatory matters.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales.
• 1–3 years of Post Qualification Experience (PQE) with relevant exposure to Pensions law.
• Strong technical, analytical, research, drafting, and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of clients' wider business objectives.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Support Partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of pensions and life assurance matters.
• Advise trustee and employer clients on day-to-day pension scheme issues, scheme governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Support the pensions aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence and drafting transaction documentation.
• Draft and review scheme documentation, member communications, and legal advice notes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Corporate, Employment, Litigation, and other practice areas.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not specified
Mode: Permanent, Hybrid (minimum 50% remote/flexible working available)

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