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Pensions Litigation Senior Associate

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Burges Salmon LLP

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Bristol, +2

AI generated summary

  • You need practical experience in Pensions Litigation, strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, adaptability under pressure, and SRA registration as a lawyer.
  • You will draft documentation, handle negligence claims, resolve admin disputes, manage member complaints, address regulatory issues, and advise financial firms on pensions and investments.

Requirements

  • Practical experience of Pensions Litigation and professional negligence disputes
  • Strong team working skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, client and commercial skills
  • Adaptability and ability to deal with complex work under pressure
  • Registration as a lawyer with the SRA

Responsibilities

  • Documentation problems: drafting errors and invalidity of scheme governing documentation
  • Negligence claims acting for and against all advisers to pension schemes
  • Administration errors and disputes with administration providers: Under- and over- payment, GMP equalisation, tax issues, benefit rectification projects
  • Member disputes: IDRP complaints, complaints to the Pensions Ombudsmen and the FOS
  • Data protection and cybersecurity issues
  • Representing members in Part 8 claims and Beddoe proceedings
  • Regulatory disputes
  • Advice to FCA regulated financial services firms offering SIPPs and SSASs in relation to pensions and investment issues
  • Support wider professional negligence work and commercial disputes
  • Build strong relationships with our leading pensions advisory practice in Bristol, Edinburgh and London

FAQs

What is the job title for this opportunity?

The job title is Pensions Litigation Senior Associate.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

You need practical experience in Pensions Litigation and professional negligence disputes, strong team working skills, excellent interpersonal, client, and commercial skills, adaptability, and registration as a lawyer with the SRA.

What type of work will I be involved in as a Senior Associate?

As a Senior Associate, you will handle a range of pensions disputes work including high-profile multi-party claims, professional negligence claims, regulatory proceedings, and member complaints.

Will I have the opportunity to work closely with senior partners?

Yes, you will work closely with leading Partners such as Suzanne Padmore and Justin Briggs.

Is there a commitment to diversity and inclusion at the firm?

Yes, the firm encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and is committed to representing the diverse community in which it operates.

What benefits does the firm offer?

The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working, private medical insurance, personal and professional development, parental leave, pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave, 2 paid days leave for volunteering, a cycle to work scheme, and a social club.

How does the firm support professional development?

The firm provides a transparent, structured path to advancing your career with guidance from a supportive leadership team.

What is the firm's approach to work-life balance?

The firm promotes a working environment where quality of work and quality of life go hand-in-hand, offering flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

You can contact Chris Jenkinson at 0117 307 2246 for a confidential conversation about the role.

What does the firm mean by "hybrid working"?

Hybrid working allows for a flexible work environment, combining both remote work and in-office presence, catering to individual preferences and needs.

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Burges Salmon LLP

We are an ambitious, sustainable and inclusive firm that ensures its clients, people and wider communities flourish.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1841
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Burges Salmon is the independent UK law firm which delivers the best mix of advice, service and value. Our clients range from the largest private and public sector organisations and institutions, to entrepreneurial businesses and wealthy individuals and families. Working from our offices in Bristol, London and Edinburgh, we have built a progressive service culture based on collaboration and teamwork that is shaped around the needs of our clients to deliver a fantastic service and experience. Operating in selected markets where our knowledge, experience and skills deliver highly effective solutions to our clients’ complex needs, we aim aims to be a leader not a follower in these markets. Burges Salmon works for clients in all three UK jurisdictions and across the globe, through an international network of leading independent law firms – our preferred firms. Our objective is to provide clients with excellent service and advice, working with these preferred firms around the world to meet clients’ international needs, where relevant. The firm’s international experience spans all major sector and practice areas and primarily focuses on supporting its international clients around the world and overseas clients with their investment activities into the UK.