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Senior Associate - Pensions

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TLT LLP

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Bristol, +1

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor with pensions experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and an understanding of client needs. Public sector experience is a plus.
  • You will manage pension cases, advise clients, collaborate with national teams, support junior colleagues, and engage in business development efforts.

Requirements

  • A Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered) with previous legal experience in a pensions focused role
  • Experience working with public sector clients would be desirable though not essential
  • A forward thinker, with excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills, you will be self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines
  • An ability to give succinct legal advice in an efficient manner whilst understanding and anticipating the commercial needs and objectives of the client
  • Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development, and an appetite for keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in your practice area and financial sector and public sector focus

Responsibilities

  • Manage a varied caseload of work, spanning a broad range of pension matters
  • Advise on all aspects of pension schemes, particularly employer and trustee advisory, buy-ins and buy-outs with a focus on multinational clients and central government.
  • 90% of the work is stand-alone pensions advice and 10% is working in partnership with other TLT national teams including litigation, financial services regulatory, corporate, employment, commercial, insolvency and social housing
  • Work directly with trustees, employers and benefit consultancies, both nationally and internationally to give pensions advice and establish your own relationship with clients
  • Collaborate closely with our partners, assisting with complex work and long term projects
  • Support junior members within the team, assisting their development and career growth
  • Take an active involvement in business development initiatives

FAQs

What is the location of the Senior Associate - Pensions position?

The position is based principally in Bristol, but operates on a national service line, allowing support for clients regardless of their location.

Is there flexibility in the working hours for this role?

Yes, TLT offers a progressive fully flexible working approach, allowing for either full or part-time hours.

What type of clients will I be working with in the Pensions team?

You will manage a varied caseload that includes FTSE companies, multinationals, UK corporates, central government, and trustees.

What percentage of work is stand-alone pensions advice versus collaborative work?

Approximately 90% of the work is stand-alone pensions advice, while 10% involves collaboration with other national teams at TLT.

What qualifications are required for this role?

You must be a Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered) with previous legal experience in a pensions-focused role.

Is experience with public sector clients essential for this role?

Experience working with public sector clients is desirable but not essential.

How does TLT support the development of its employees?

TLT encourages supporting junior members within the team, assisting their development and career growth.

What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Associate in the Pensions team?

Key responsibilities include managing a varied caseload, advising on pension schemes, working directly with clients, collaborating on complex work, and participating in business development initiatives.

What benefits does TLT offer to its employees?

TLT offers a competitive salary with annual pay reviews, private medical insurance, 25 days of holiday (increasing to 30 based on length of service), and access to an extensive range of benefits via a flexible benefits scheme.

How many people are in TLT and what is its reach?

TLT has over 1,600 people in offices across the UK, in addition to a network of partner firms across Europe, India, and the US.

TLT LLP

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We’re your business advisers as well as your lawyers, working in step with you to protect your interests today and progress your ambitions for tomorrow. With local, national and international reach, we draw on our diverse expertise to find solutions and look forward to create new opportunities. In an unpredictable world, your business adapts and evolves to succeed, and so do we. Bringing together our expertise with efficient processes and integrated technology, we’ll anticipate change to keep you ahead of your challenges. Our approach is for the long term, in our relationships and in the sustainability of our actions, and we’ll work with you to put people and planet at the forefront. Your success is our responsibility. No half measures, part of your team and with you every step of the way. Winners of UK Law Firm of the Year, British Legal Awards 2022.