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Senior Associate / Of Counsel — Pensions, Edinburgh

A leading international law firm

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Senior‑level pensions lawyer sought to join a market‑leading pensions team in Edinburgh, supporting trustees and employers on a broad range of defined benefit and defined contribution matters. The role offers substantive advisory work across scheme design, governance, and buy‑in/buy‑out and longevity product matters, with exposure to litigation when required.

You will join a collaborative, specialist pensions group and contribute to high‑quality client work while continuing to develop technical and commercial skills. The team supports a mix of trustee and employer clients and works on complex, high‑value pension arrangements.

The firm offers flexible hybrid working, a competitive benefits package and investment in ongoing training and development.

  • Solicitor with 7+ years PQE in pensions law
  • Proven experience advising on defined benefit and defined contribution schemes
  • Experience with buy‑in/buy‑out, longevity products or group pensions desirable
  • Experience of contentious pensions work or ability to work with litigation issues
  • Strong academic background, excellent communication and attention to detail
  • Commercial mindset with commitment to client relationship management and business development

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