Job Title and DetailsSenior Associate/Legal Director - Pensions Department: Employment, Pensions and Immigration - LondonEmployment Type: PermanentLocation: LondonDescriptionThe 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, PLC's, multi nationals, charities and health sector clients including NHS Trusts as well as working with other teams within the firm such as corporate and litigation.ResponsibilitiesHandle a varied workload in accordance with client protocols.Act as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience and the expectations and needs of clients of the London pensions team.Develop depth of knowledge across key areas of pensions law practice.Exercise full compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols on billing and credit control and demonstrate a high level of financial management in respect of own files.Support marketing and business development activity within the team e.g. attending marketing events and client training.Help build and enhance client relationships as required.Build an awareness of the Firm's other services.Build effective internal and external networks.Maintain an awareness of the firm's strategies and plans.Maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and exceeding Law Society CPD requirements.Handle confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols.QualificationsMinimum of 6 years' PQE in pensions law and experience of participating in business development and marketing activities.Strong academically, enthusiastic and determined with a focus on generating commercial solutions to problems on behalf of clients.A confident communicator with the ability to develop and manage relationships with clients and influence at all levels.Able to demonstrate self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of their own competence/authority.Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with, and support, other members of the team. #J-18808-Ljbffr