Senior Pensions Solicitor - Edinburgh

Senior Pensions Solicitor – Edinburgh
2+ Years PQE | Edinburgh
c£68k+ (DOE) + Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Are you an experienced Pensions Solicitor looking to develop your career within a highly regarded Scottish legal practice?

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a leading Pensions team, recognised within the legal market for its expertise and quality of work. The team is looking to appoint an ambitious Pensions Solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE to support its continued growth.

Working closely with experienced Pensions specialists, you will advise a diverse client base on a broad range of pensions matters, including private sector pension schemes, transactional support and public sector pension arrangements.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical expertise, work on complex and interesting matters and build strong client relationships within an established and supportive team.

The Role
You will be involved in a varied range of pensions work, advising employers, trustees, public authorities and pension scheme stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising pension scheme trustees on a range of legal issues and projects.
• Drafting and reviewing pension scheme documentation.
• Advising on pensions aspects of corporate transactions and negotiating relevant contractual provisions.
• Researching and analysing complex pensions law issues and preparing practical client advice.
• Advising public authorities, employers and pension scheme trustees on day-to-day pensions matters.
• Supporting the preparation and development of precedent documentation.
• Contributing to the team's business development and marketing activities.
• Assisting with the delivery of client training on pensions law and regulatory developments.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across other practice areas on pensions-related matters.

Applications are invited from qualified Solicitors with at least 2 years' PQE in Pensions Law. suitable for newly

You will ideally demonstrate:

• A solid background in pensions law and a genuine enthusiasm for developing your specialism.
• Experience advising pension scheme trustees, employers or other pensions stakeholders.
• Some exposure to public sector pensions work would be advantageous.
• Excellent drafting skills and the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical commercial advice.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Excellent research, analytical and organisational abilities.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• The ability to manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision.
• A proactive approach to continued professional development and technical knowledge.
• An interest in contributing to business development and the wider growth of the practice.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join a highly regarded Pensions practice.
• Exposure to a varied and technically interesting caseload.
• High-quality work across private and public sector pensions.
• Direct client engagement and relationship-building opportunities.
• Excellent technical development and mentoring.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

If you are a Pensions Solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE and are considering your next career move, I would welcome a confidential conversation.

Contact Michelle at Beaumont Legal Recruitment for further information.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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