Regulatory and Pensions Lawyer (In-house / public sector)

JOB TITLE: Regulatory and Pensions Lawyer (In-house / public sector)
PQE REQUIRED: 2+
LOCATION: Surrey
SALARY: On application

THE ROLE: Reporting to the Legal Manager, the Regulatory and Pensions Solicitor will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice in respect of regulations and pensions, including ill-health retirement and injury on duty. This will include:

• Developing and maintaining an effective working relationship with each of the Claims administration departments
• In conjunction with the training department contribute to the training on regulatory and pension matters, ensuring training is updated in light of current case law and legislation.
• Providing a first-stage analysis of requests for advice/funding /support.
• Contribute to responses to Government Consultations on regulations, pensions and injury scheme proposals.
• In conjunction with the Research department contribute to a legal database which includes legal advice and relevant case decisions where requested
• Review and advise on proposals and policies of partner organisations

THE CANDIDATE: The appointed Regulatory and Pensions Solicitor will have:

• Direct post-qualification work experience in regulatory and/or pensions law for at least 2 years
• Knowledge of pension regulations for either firefighters, police or public sector pension regulations and associated case law
• Understanding and awareness of ill-health retirement and injury on duty processes and of the various appeal arrangements, including relevant court procedures
• The ability to make complex legal matters accessible to non-lawyers through written and oral communication