Job Description

Pensions Lawyer

Location: Bristol/Birmingham/Nottingham/Sheffield/Leeds/Manchester (Regional Offices)

Salary: Extensive Benefits

Experience required: 2-10 Years PQE

Join an ambitious Pensions team in an exciting phase of growth working with elite trustee clients significant corporate projects and public sector pensions with multi-billion-pound liabilities.

Our client a nationally recognised law firm with 13 UK offices is seeking talented Pensions lawyers to join their expanding team led by an experienced Partner who recently joined from a leading City firm. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a bold journey to elevate the firms pensions practice working with an expanding client base including elite trustee clients major corporate projects and public sector pensions including LGPS and central government departments.

If youre an experienced Pensions lawyer with 2-10 years PQE (or any level of experience in pensions law) looking for a role that offers genuine career progression collaborative culture and the chance to shape the future of a growing team this could be your perfect next move.

About the Role

As a Pensions Lawyer youll work alongside highly experienced pensions specialists with expertise across all areas of pensions law. Youll be part of a friendly collegiate team that values collaboration idea-sharing and contributions from all levels working closely with the firms busy and high-performing corporate department.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing technically excellent pensions advice across trustee advisory corporate support and public sector pensions work

• Advising elite trustee clients on complex pensions matters

• Supporting significant corporate projects with pensions elements

• Working on public sector pensions including LGPS and central government departments with multi-billion-pound liabilities

• Translating complex pensions jargon into clear practical guidance for clients

• Collaborating with the corporate department on integrated client solutions

• Managing a diverse caseload across all areas of pensions law

• Contributing to business development opportunities

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

• Ensuring accurate time recording billing and WIP management

• Maintaining up-to-date technical expertise in pensions law

• Actively participating in team growth and development initiatives

• Delivering exemplary client service and care

This role offers excellent variety working with an impressive and expanding client base with genuine autonomy and support from highly experienced pensions specialists.

What Were Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with 2-10 years PQE in pensions law (applications welcomed at all experience levels)

• Trained and qualified with a recognised pensions team

• Strong technical knowledge across pensions law

• Ability to deliver complex advice in a clear accessible manner

• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of client business

• Proven track record of competent financial management and case management skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Self-starting friendly individual with collaborative approach

• Good IT skills and confidence with case management systems

• Commitment to continuous professional development

• Ability to consistently demonstrate the firms values

Desirable:

• Experience with trustee advisory work

• Knowledge of public sector pensions (LGPS central government)

• Corporate pensions support experience

• Business development or client relationship management experience

• Additional pensions qualifications (PMI APMI)

Exceptional Benefits Package

Financial Rewards:

• Competitive salary (2-4 years PQE: 5-7 years PQE: 8-10 years PQE: )

• Performance-related bonuses

• Enhanced pension scheme

• Life and income protection

Professional Development:

• Clear progression pathways in a growing team

• Mentorship from highly experienced pensions specialists

• Support for pensions qualifications and technical development

• Opportunities to shape the future of the team

• Continuous learning and development programmes

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible working arrangements

• Hybrid working options

• Generous annual leave

• Family-friendly policies

• Wellbeing support programmes

Culture & Recognition:

• Part of a Legal Business Awards Law Firm of the Year

• Working Families Top 30 Employer

• Friendly collegiate team culture

• Employee recognition programmes

• Collaborative environment that values contributions from all levels

Location & Working Arrangements

Based: Leeds
Working Pattern: Full-time
Hybrid Working: Supported with flexible arrangements
National Reach: Collaboration across 13 UK offices

About Our Client

A leading UK law firm committed to:

• 13 nationwide offices

• Over 1000 colleagues

• Award-winning reputation

• Commitment to integrity entrepreneurialism and expertise

Ready to Take the Next Step

If youre an experienced Pensions lawyer looking to join a growing ambitious team with excellent development opportunities wed love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact:

Lee Hawthorne-Finch
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