Addleshaw Goddard is creating an 'identifiably different' brand in the UK legal market. Wherever you are in our dynamic business, in whatever team, you're encouraged to let your own style and personality shine through. We place an extraordinarily high value on each individual's talents and the remarkable strength we gain from working together, finding innovative, practical and commercial solutions which support our clients' business objectives. We're more than simply one of the UKs most successful law firms. We have a great client portfolio, a clear growth strategy and culture that is open, honest and determined to succeed. Everyone in our firm has the opportunity to develop professionally, be recognised for their commitment and rewarded for their contribution.
The Group/Team
Our Pensions Group currently comprises 3 partners, 14 fee earners, 1 Professional Support Lawyer, and 3 trainee solicitors based in the Leeds, London and Manchester offices. The Group is involved in all aspects of advisory and corporate support pensions advice. The Group also works closely with our Business Support and Restructuring team to provide advice to the PPF, restructuring professionals and trustees on pensions issues in the context of corporate duties, as well as with the Litigation department where there is a partner who specialises in pensions litigation. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their future and career with our firm.
The Role
The role will involve the following:
• Corporate support work
• Advice to scheme trustees
• Advice to corporates
• Potentially, some pensions litigation work if of particular interest
Skills & Competencies required
In addition to the general competencies for an Associate of this level (outlined on the website
Associate Competency Levels), any successful applicant will need the following skills:
• A commercial and common sense approach to issues, together with a sound technical understanding of the law
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good client-facing and interpersonal skills
• Excellent research skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Positive attitude towards continuous improvement and development.
Background
The successful candidate will have:
• Experience of Pensions law gained at an appropriate level within a comparable environment
• Positive attitude towards continuous improvement and development
• Excellent academic achievement with a minimum 2.1 degree
• Good sense of humour and ability to be a team player.
