Pensions Lawyer
A&L Goodbody's Pensions Group is seeking to hire a Pensions Lawyer and would welcome expressions of interest from Solicitors with 0 – 3 PQE.
Our Pensions Group in A&L Goodbody is a market leader and one of the largest Pensions practices in Ireland. We provide Irish and international, private and public sector clients with expert advice and experienced direction on every aspect of occupational pension schemes and pension products.
The Pensions Group’s diverse expertise facilitates fully integrated advice on all facets of pension issues. In addition to operational and best practice advisory work, the successful candidate would work closely with other legal areas within the Firm to advise on pension issues related to:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Restructuring and insolvencies
- Banking structures
- Employment retirement policy and terminations
- Data protection
- Complaints to the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman
- High Court litigation and mediations
Requirements
- 0 – 3 relevant PQE within a Large or Medium Corporate Law Firm in Ireland or the United Kingdom
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skill. Strong interpersonal and communications skills
- Strong team and collaborative skills
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- A willingness to develop managerial and mentoring skills as the role progresses.
- Prior experience in advising on Pensions law is preferable but is not a pre-requisite.
Benefits
- A competitive remuneration package
- Access to the Firm’s marquee training and development programmes, delivered through the ALG School of Business and Law
- Discretionary sign-on bonus and/or relocation bonus
- Discretionary performance bonus
- Pension and health insurance contribution, clubs and subs contribution, marriage/civil partnership gratuity and leave, life insurance, complimentary conveyancing allowance and a subsidised restaurant and coffee shop.
- Hybrid working policy
- Flexible work practices
The Firm
ALG is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. There are currently 127 partners and over 1,000 employees. The strong international and domestic business community in Ireland forms a valuable part of the ALG client base. ALG is incredibly proud to be recognised as one of the leading Irish law firms in the Chambers and Partners Europe 2026 Guide. ALG is also ranked as a 'top tier' law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2026 and the IFLR1000 Guide 2026. The firm is consistently ranked number one in the Irish market and on a European level. ALG was also named Irish Pension Law Firm of the Year in 2025.
‘A strong team which can be relied upon to provide expert advice about all aspects of pensions and employee benefits.’
‘A&L Goodbody is a tremendous partner in legal advice for pension schemes. Their people are excellent, and they always provide practical and sensible advice.’
ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered using new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing-leading business service teams.
Accessibility:
If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.
We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.
Skills
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