Pensions Senior Associate/Legal Director

Pensions Senior Associate/Legal Director

Department:

Employment, Pensions and Immigration - LondonEmployment Type:

PermanentLocation:

LondonDescription

The Pensions Team (part of the Employment, Pensions and Immigration ''EPI'' Group) at DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint a Senior Associate or Legal Director.We undertake a range of pensions work for private sector and public sector employers, government bodies, and trustees of occupational DB and DC pension schemes. We act directly for financial institutions, blue chip companies, PLC’s, multi nationals, charities and health sector clients including NHS Trusts as well as working with other teams within the firm such as corporate and litigation.Main Responsibilities

Handle a varied workload in accordance with client protocols. Act as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience and the expectations and needs of clients of the London pensions teamDevelop depth of knowledge across key areas of pensions law practiceExercise full compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols on billing and credit control and demonstrate a high level of financial management in respect of own filesSupport marketing and business development activity within the team e.g. attending marketing events and client trainingHelp build and enhance client relationships as requiredBuild an awareness of the Firm''s other services. Build effective internal and external networksMaintain an awareness of the firm''s strategies and plansMaintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and exceeding Law Society CPD requirementsHandle confidential information in line with the firms data security protocolsKey Responsibilities

Handle a varied workload in accordance with client protocols. Act as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experience and the expectations and needs of clients of the London pensions teamDevelop depth of knowledge across key areas of pensions law practiceExercise full compliance with DAC Beachcroft protocols on billing and credit control and demonstrate a high level of financial management in respect of own filesSupport marketing and business development activity within the team e.g. attending marketing events and client trainingHelp build and enhance client relationships as requiredBuild an awareness of the Firm''s other services. Build effective internal and external networksMaintain an awareness of the firm''s strategies and plansMaintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and exceeding Law Society CPD requirementsHandle confidential information in line with the firms data security protocolsSkills, Knowledge and Expertise

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years’ PQE in pensions law, and experience of participating in business development and marketing activities. The successful candidate will therefore be:Strong academically, enthusiastic and determined with a focus on generating commercial solutions to problems on behalf of clients;A confident communicator with the ability to develop and manage relationships with clients and influence at all levels;Able to demonstrate self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of their own competence/authority; andTeam oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with, and support, other members of the ..... full job details .....