Pensions Lawyer

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pensions Regulator Full time

Job summary

About us

More than half the UK working population rely on The Pensions Regulator (TPR) to regulate their retirement savings. With a career at TPR, you�ll be joining an organisation that will impact on millions of lives for decades to come.�

Everyone at TPR plays an important role in helping to keep more than �2trn of savings safe. We�re committed to bringing people into TPR who are ready to make a difference and put UK savers at the heart of what we do.�

It is important to us that TPR remains a great place to work. We do all we can to help our people reach their full potential with learning, secondment, and development opportunities. We put our 900+ employees first, supporting flexible working and offer a diverse, lively, and inclusive environment. This includes our Disability Network, LGBT+ Network (Proud), Minority Ethnic Network, Time to Change Champions (mental health), and Women�s Network which offer spaces to connect.

Our new corporate strategy outlines a bold and challenging vision of how pensions regulation should evolve to keep pace with a change in the scale and nature of the industry. We are at the start of that journey. Join us to find out what part you can play.�

We operate a hybrid working model, with regular attendance in our Brighton office to connect with colleagues across the business.

Job description

Role

We�re looking for an experienced lawyer to provide pensions law advice to TPR in relation to DB and DC occupational pension schemes. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to advise clients across TPR�s policy, operations and enforcement teams.

Responsibilities

You will:�

� � �Provide high quality, timely, consistent, and pragmatic legal advice to a range of clients across TPR. This includes 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 TPR�s 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.
� � � �including in respect of TPR�s public law, and equality 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 TPR colleagues, as appropriate.

Person specification

Essential and Desirable Criteria

� � �Extensive experience as a solicitor or barrister with a current practicing certificate in England and Wales.�
� � �Relevant legal knowledge including recent experience advising on Trusts and Public Law, Pension Schemes Acts 1993, 2015 and 2017, Pensions Acts 1995, 2004, 2008, 2011 and 2015, Public Service Pension Schemes Act 2013, and working knowledge of Public Law, Equality Act 2010, as well as Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information legislation.
� � �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.

Person Specification

� � �Proactive and flexible.
� � �Ability to work to prioritise, work to deadlines and use initiative.
� � �Problem solving and analytical skills.
� � �Negotiation and communication skills at all levels.
� � �Attention to detail and accuracy.
� � �Approachable and a team player.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �80,513, Pensions Regulator contributes �23,324 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Salary and benefits

As well as a salary between �80,513 and �91,695, we offer:

� � �Civil Service Pension arrangements, which are recognised as some of the best in the pensions world
� � �discretionary bonus arrangements
� � �access to performance related pay progression
� � �25 days annual leave provision
� � �flexible working arrangements
� � �development opportunities
� � �enhanced parental leave arrangements
� � �a free employee assistance programme�
� � �an excellent office location in Brighton.

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