SSQ Legal Search is partnering with a prominent organisation in the pensions sector to appoint a Legal Counsel. This is a broad, high-visibility in-house role with direct exposure to the Board and senior leadership.
The Role
Advise the Board, Executive Committee and senior management on legal matters across the organisation's operations
Bring pensions expertise to a cross-functional legal team, with scope to broaden into other practice areas
Partner with internal client teams to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice
Identify and mitigate legal risk and strengthen governance processes
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, Board papers and policy documentation
Monitor legislative developments and build relationships with government, regulatory and industry stakeholders
The Requirements
Qualified lawyer (UK or overseas equivalent)
Post-qualification experience advising on non-contentious defined benefit pensions
Strong ability to interpret complex legislation and communicate clearly at all levels
Appetite to upskill beyond pensions. Exposure to commercial, investment, litigation, regulatory or insolvency work is an advantage
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