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Job Title


Pensions Lawyer


Company : JMC Legal Recruitment


Location : Edinburgh, Scotland


Created : 2025-06-14


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Are you a senior Pensions lawyer seeking the finest work at an outstanding Top 50 firm with unrivalled career development opportunities?Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.With one of the largest teams in the UK, this Pensions practice is at the forefront of the sector. Offering excellent benefits, an award-winning culture and the highest quality of work, solicitors who join will be in a position to level up their career without sacrificing a positive work-life balance.As the fastest growing firm in Scotland, there has never been a better time to join this impressive business as a Senior Associate (5+ PQE) in their modern Edinburgh office.The RoleWorking with this Legal 500 Tier 1 ranked Pensions team, you will gain exposure to exciting and innovative work with some of the most high-profile pension clients in the UK.As a key member of the team, you will gain exposure to the full range of pension work, including public sector and private pensions, automatic enrollment, DB/DC and hybrid schemes, regulation and tax, ESG advice and pension disputes to name a few.With renowned colleagues, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical and client relation skills while helping to cement the companys reputation as a leader in the pension market.The successful candidate will be in an enviable position to develop market-leading expertise in pensions law and take a significant and exciting step forward in their career.The FirmThis Top 50, multi-award-winning UK law firm balances top-tier work with an outstanding culture and work-life balance. Rapid expansion stems from delivering results for prestigious clients and prioritising top legal talent.Unlike many elite firms, its supportive, collaborative culture extends from leadership to junior staff, with hands-on mentorship from partners. Many lawyers earn individual accolades, and the firm fosters career growth, making it a hub for rising stars.Serving high-net-worth individuals and global corporations, the firm offers exposure to top-tier, multi-jurisdictional work. For ambitious professionals, this is a rare opportunity to develop expertise and ascend to the pinnacle of the legal profession.The Ideal CandidateIs an ambitious individual with a minimum of 5 years PQE in pension lawAbility to manage complex and varied workload efficiently to the highest standardExcellent verbal/written communicator with first-rate interpersonal skillsHas a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindsetWhats on offerWorking for a Top 50 firm with an award-winning cultureAn opportunity to develop a revered reputation in the pension sectorClear and quick progression potentialA flexible working culture allows you to work in a way that best suits youExposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value workFirst-rate career development opportunitiesMarket-leading salaryExcellent package including financial protection benefits, well-being considerations and generous holiday/leave entitlementsApply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve at 0131 460 7747/jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.