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Principal Pensions LawyerPermanentStarting salary from 89,459 per annum dependent on skills and experience, plus excellent benefits package including a Civil Service Pension Brighton, Hybrid-Working (6 days per month in the office)An opportunity has arisen for a Principal Pensions Lawyer to join a Central Government Regulator on a Permanent basis. This role is to be at the forefront of Pensions Law in the UK dealing with a high profile caseload.Key Requirements for the Principal Pensions LawyerThe ideal Candidate for the Principal Pensions Lawyer role will have:Current legal practising certificate in England & WalesRelevant legal knowledge including recent experience advising on Trust Law, Pension Schemes Acts 1993, 2015, 2017 and 2021, Pensions Acts 1995, 2004, 2008, 2011 and 2015, Public Service Pension Schemes Act 2013 and working knowledge of Data Protection Act / Freedom of Information principlesDemonstrable recent previous experience of advising trustees and employers of occupational pension schemes and detailed knowledge of the challenges facing pension schemesKnowledge of the operation of master trustsKey responsibilities for the Principal Pensions LawyerThe successful Candidate for this Principal Pensions Lawyer role will be required to:Provide robust, legal advice which will include advice on the development and review of regulatory codes and guidance, implementation of new legislation and on the availability of the Regulators powers to deliver mitigations to the risks to good member outcomes and take enforcement action where appropriateContribute to the development of well-informed, consistent legal lines to take drawing on external advice as necessarySupport the Head of Legal Services and Lead LawyersProvide legal risk mitigation advice in particular in relation to the development of operational policies and working processes and specialist consultancy in additional areas of individual specialisms (including public law, equality, judicial review risk mitigation, DPA and FoIA legislation including in relation to public service pension schemes)Enable lines of business to manage public law risk through training and embedding of public law principlesProvide legal advice and analysis on cases for submission to the Determination Panel, Tribunals and the CourtsOn Offer for the Principal Pensions LawyerCivil Service Pension arrangements, which are recognised as some of the best in the pensions worldDiscretionary bonus arrangementsAccess to performance related pay progressionExtremely flexible working arrangementsDevelopment opportunitiesEnhanced parental leave arrangementsA free employee assistance programmeAn excellent office location in BrightonThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Civil Service Provider that prides itself in the first-class service it offers to clients.If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Principal Pensions Lawyer role, please apply now, or contact Albert Pearson at Sellick Partnership for a confidential conversation.