Pensions Solicitor
- Recruiter
- JMC Legal Recruitment Limited
- Location
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England, West Midlands, Birmingham
BirminghamWest Midlands
- Salary
- £40000 - £80000 per annum
- Posted
- 08 Feb 2019
- Closes
- 26 Feb 2019
- Ref
- BBBH7709
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Category
- Banking and Financial Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a market leading practice that has grown significantly in recent years? You will work alongside industry leading Partners in a highly ranked Legal 500 team.
The Firm
Ranked in the Top 100, this firm has a culture which stands them apart from the usual commercial machine of the City. They do things differently, despite them employing over 1000 lawyers globally people do not feel like a small cog in a big machine, they have a culture of investing heavily in staff, so people feel recognised for the work, talent, and contribution that they make.
They are a modern practice with a non-hierarchical management style. They are dynamic, creative, entrepreneurial, and progressive and have won numerous awards for their diversity and working culture. Over recent years the practice has significantly grown due to increased workload and the hire of many new heavy hitting lawyers.
The firm now has over 15 offices across the US, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Due to a recent increase in workflow, a vacancy has arisen for a new Real Estate Associate to join their thriving Birmingham office.
The Role
- Advising clients on how best to deliver their objectives, despite the complexities of pensions law
- Drafting scheme documentation (e. establishing CARE schemes and deeds of amendment);
- Legislative changes including tax simplification issues and the Pensions Bill;
- Pension scheme mergers;
- Scheme wind ups;
- Scheme changes (e. reducing accrual or increasing member contributions);
- Investment issues, such as investment management agreements;
- TUPE issues;
- Corporate support.
- Pensions investment law.
- Pensions disputes and litigation.
- Liability reduction exercises.
- Working on cutting edge legal developments as they arise.
The Responsibilities
- Demonstrable post qualification experience gained in the field of pensions law at a firm / department with a proven reputation in this field
- An excellent understanding of the principal provisions in relevant pensions legislation
- Experience of taking an active role in building and maintaining client relationships
- Experience of participating in client development events
- A clear understanding of the importance of accurate and efficient financial management
- Experience of assisting partners and associates with a broad range of marketing and profile raising initiatives
- Experience of assisting other team members with writing technical articles and the presentation of seminars and other briefing sessions
- A developed understanding of the commercial issues impacting on a client's business
If this could be of interest then please call James on 0121-296-6643.