Pensions Senior Associate/Legal Director

Department: Employment, Pensions and Immigration - London

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Description

The Pensions Team (part of the Employment, Pensions and Immigration 'EPI' Group) at DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a Senior Associate or Legal Director.

We undertake a range of pensions work for private sector and public sector employers, government bodies, and trustees of occupational DB and DC pension schemes. We act directly for financial institutions, blue chip companies, PLCs, multinationals, charities, and health sector clients including NHS Trusts, as well as collaborating with other teams within the firm such as corporate and litigation.

Main Responsibilities

• Handle a varied workload in accordance with client protocols. Act as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating knowledge and skill appropriate to the role and client needs.
• Develop expertise across key areas of pensions law practice.
• Ensure full compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols on billing and credit control, demonstrating strong financial management of own files.
• Support marketing and business development activities, including attending marketing events and client training.
• Help build and strengthen client relationships as needed.
• Build awareness of the firm's other services and develop effective internal and external networks.
• Maintain awareness of the firm's strategies and plans.
• Enhance technical knowledge through training, reading publications, and exceeding Law Society CPD requirements.
• Handle confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Repeat of the above responsibilities for clarity and emphasis.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years’ PQE in pensions law and experience in business development and marketing activities. The successful candidate will be:

• Strong academically, enthusiastic, and focused on delivering commercial solutions for clients.
• A confident communicator capable of managing relationships and influencing at all levels.
• Self-sufficient, aware of their own competence and authority boundaries.
• Team-oriented and collegiate, willing to share knowledge and support colleagues.