Pensions Lawyer
6 days ago
Job description
Morgan Hunt are currently working with a UK Regulatory Body in their search for a permanent and an interim Pensions Lawyer to provide specialist pensions law advice, in relation to defined benefit and defined contribution occupational pension schemes.
You will be responsible for advising and conducting legal work in relation to regulatory activity (including contentious and enforcement work) as well as project-based policy initiatives, involving a broad range of activity. You will have the opportunity to advise clients across the organisations policy, operations and enforcement teams.
The successful post-holder will be a Qualified Lawyer (10 years PQE), who has specialised in Pensions Law. You will have generalist experience within Pensions Law, with strong knowledge of Defined Benefits and Defined Contribution Schemes. You will have experience advising trustees and employers, with an understanding of the challenges facing pension schemes, and knowledge of operational master trusts.
It is an exciting time to join a large team, to which you will be provided with strong development and progression opportunities. Alongside the annual salary, you will be remunerated with a range of excellent benefits such as:
Employer Pensions Contribution of 26-30% 25 Days Annual Leave Bank Holidays Flexible Time (up to 2 days per month) Strong progression opportunitiesJob Title: Pensions Lawyer
Location: Hybrid (Brighton Office 6 days per month)
Annual Salary: £80, - £92,
Job Type: Permanent OR Fixed-Term Contract (12 months)
Hours: Full-time (Open to Compressed Hours)
Key Responsibilities
Provide high quality, consistent, and pragmatic legal advice to a range of clients (including advice on the development, review, and implementation of legislation, and of regulatory codes and guidance, as well as on the availability of the Regulator's powers to deliver mitigations to the risks to good member outcomes and take enforcement action where appropriate) Provide legal risk mitigation advice and training including in respect of the organisations public law, and equality obligations, and in respect of DPA and FoIA legislation. Contribute to the development of well-informed, consistent legal lines to take drawing on external advice as necessary Provide legal advice and analysis on cases for submission to the Determination Panel, Tribunals, and the Courts. Contribute to the internal knowledge management system, and provide training to legal team and colleagues, as appropriatePerson Specification
Current Legal Practising Certificate In England & Wales Relevant legal knowledge including: recent experience advising on Trust Law, Pension Schemes Acts , and , Pensions Acts , , , and , Public Service Pension Schemes Act and working knowledge of Data Protection Act / Freedom of Information principles Demonstrable recent previous experience of advising trustees and employers of occupational pension schemes and detailed knowledge of the challenges facing pension schemes Knowledge of the operation of master trusts Ability to identify, prioritise and plan effectively Ability to deliver appropriate outcomes in line with objectives Ability to evaluate, learn, adapt and improve Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to present and influence a range of audiences Ability to build good working relationshipsPlease contact to find out more information regarding this fantastic opportunity for a Pensions Lawyer.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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