Pensions Lawyer - Associate - Managing Associate Bristol (All offices)
Pensions Lawyer - Associate - Managing Associate Bristol (All offices)
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Job Description
About the team
The FreethsPensions teamis entering an exciting phase of growth led byPartner James Dean who recently joined us from Simmons & Simmons. Were on a bold journey to elevate our pensions practice in line with the firms wider success. Our client base is expanding to includeelite trustee clients significantcorporate project work andpublic sector pensionsincluding LGPS and central government departments withmulti-billion-pound liabilities. The team works closely with ourbusy and high-performing corporate department offering a mix of trustee advisory corporate support and public sector pensions work.
About the role
The team are in expansion mode and are looking for Pension lawyers who can be based from any of our regional offices however in particular our Bristol Birmingham Nottingham Sheffield Leeds and Manchester offices. Youll be working alongside highly experienced pensions specialists with expertise across all areas of pensions law. Were a friendly collegiate team that values collaboration idea-sharing and contributions from all levels. Youll be expected to deliver technically excellent advice in a clear accessible way translating complex pensions jargon into practical guidance for clients. Were committed to your growth and development offering support mentorship and opportunities to shape the future of the team
Applications are invited from lawyers who have trained and qualified with a recognised pensions team. Ideally you will be between 2-10 years PQE however we encourage applications whatever your PQE or experience as the team are very much in growth mode.
Key Responsibilities
To work to a consistently high level and to provide an exemplary level of client service and care.
Competent financial management and commercial awareness including accurate time recording billing achievement of firm delivered targets and management of WIP.
To contribute actively toward business development opportunities to ensure the retention of existing clients and expansion of business.
To ensure at all times that you maintain up to date technical expertise.
To be accountable for your own personal development and to continuously develop interpersonal and soft skills.
To be competent at all times in accordance with the SRA competence standards
To carry out any other such reasonable tasks that may be required from time to time.
Your skills and qualifications
Have directly relevant previous experience and have the correct level of post qualified experience (PQE) for the role in question.
To have a strong commercial acumen and understanding of the industry and business of the client.
A proven track record of competent financial management ability to meet client expectations and sound case management skills.
Good IT skills experience and confidence with using case management systems electronic time recording and general Microsoft packages.
To be a self-starting friendly individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
To be able to consistently demonstrate and embody the firms values.
Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths.
Become part of the team at Freeths.
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Do we sound like a match If youre someone who cares deeply communicates openly and collaborates effectively then wed love to have you join our diverse inclusive team.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
