Pensions Associate Leading Law Firm

Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. Our Private Wealth and Pensions Disputes Team are hiring for an ambitious lawyer who are keen to join a team that is going from strength to strength.
The core team currently comprises 4 partners, 2 managing associates (one of which is shortly going on maternity leave), 1 mid-level associate, 3 junior associates, a trainee, and a solicitor apprentice/paralegal.
This role is predominantly a pensions disputes focused role, with the opportunity to work on other types of disputes should capacity and available cases permit.
The team works closely with other lawyers in the pensions advisory, private wealth, insolvency, regulatory, and commercial litigation practices, some of which are also deeply involved in the team's matters (as well as working with the rest of the firm's complimentary practices).
The team handles various kinds of disputes arising from pensions schemes, with particular aptitude in achieving results in alternative dispute resolution and mediations. Associates work on professional negligence claims, rectification/construction claims, part 8 & part 7 claims, judicial review/public law issues, contract disputes, international disputes, disputes concerning scheme funding, RPI/CPI matters etc. Compared to some pensions disputes practices, the team has a broad spread of work, with associates exposed to various types of disputes concerning pension schemes. The team's clients range from pension scheme trustees to sponsoring employers; The team, collectively and individually, have been highly recognised or top-ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers directories.
in a commercial litigation team), provided they have a clear interest in developing specialist expertise in pensions disputes, as well as lawyers who have strong prior experience in at least some pensions, trusts, tax and/or estate disputes.
Taking responsibility for running all aspects of a case, including undertaking legal analysis, feeding into case strategy, and preparing for trial.
Advising corporates, trustees, financial institutions, insurers, and private individuals on complex pensions disputes.
Drafting clear, concise, and unambiguous correspondence, legal advice, and court documents, particularly relating to the construction and rectification of trust and pension scheme documents.
Working on professional negligence claims, especially defending trustee and pension fund sponsors’ advisers, and supporting cases involving allegations of fraud or misappropriation of trust assets.
Conducting legal research and analysis on trust law, pensions legislation, and contentious issues.
Contributing to the team’s profile and business development by writing legal articles, developing internal and external networks, and building strong relationships with clients and peers.
A willingness to take on a variety pensions dispute cases.
Stephenson Harwood is an international law firm, and we're committed to creating 'positive partnerships' with our clients. We represent listed and private companies, institutions and individuals, building lasting relationships to help them succeed in a complex and ever-changing world.
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With more than 1,500 people, including 220+ partners, across ten offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we combine deep legal capabilities and broad commercial expertise. We have also forged close ties with high quality law firms around the world, blending local knowledge with global savvy for clients in over 100 countries.
We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.
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