Pensions DirectorPartner

Job Description

Pensions Director/Partner

Location: Leeds

Salary: 95000 to 150000 plus bonus (guideline depending on following and track record)

Experience: Senior level (Director/Partner) with an established and transferable client following

The Opportunity

This is a senior opportunity for an established Pensions Director/Partner to join a high-performing national pensions practice within a full-service UK law firm.

You will step into a role with genuine platform and backing to grow influence strategy and build a team supported by a collaborative culture and strong cross-referral opportunities across employment and corporate.

What Youll Be Doing

• Leading and advising on a broad range of pensions matters for employers trustees and individuals

• Supporting clients across defined benefit and defined contribution schemes governance and regulatory compliance

• Advising on scheme documentation corporate transactions restructures and pensions aspects of wider strategic projects

• Providing clear commercial and pragmatic advice on complex high-value matters

• Building and sustaining client and referrer relationships with a visible market presence

• Contributing to business development strategy thought leadership and profile-raising

• Collaborating closely with colleagues across employment and corporate to deliver joined-up advice

• Supervising mentoring and developing lawyers helping shape a high-performing team

What Were Looking For

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

• Senior-level pensions experience with strong technical capability

• Established and transferable client following

• Proven track record of winning work and developing client and referrer relationships

• Commercial judgement strong communication and confidence advising at senior stakeholder level

• Collaborative approach and genuine interest in developing others

Desirable

• Experience advising on PPF-related processes and public-sector arrangements

• Track record of building teams and shaping practice strategy

Whats On Offer

• Salary guideline 95000 to 150000 plus bonus (depending on following and track record)

• A genuine opportunity to shape and grow a pensions practice within a national platform

• High-quality strategic work with a broad UK client base

• Strong cross-referral opportunities across a full-service firm

• Supportive inclusive culture with clear progression and leadership backing

• Flexible working considered

About Our Client

Our client is a large full-service UK law firm with a national footprint and a strong reputation for high-quality advice and long-term client relationships. The pensions team sits within a wider employment pensions and immigration practice and advises across the full spectrum of pensions work with a clear focus on pragmatic commercial outcomes.

The culture is collaborative and people-focused with a genuine commitment to wellbeing recognition and development. This is a firm where senior lawyers are supported to build lead and thrive.

Location & Working Arrangements

• Leeds

• Full-time permanent role

• Flexible working considered

Next Steps

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