Pensions Associate (NQ–4PQE) - Hybrid

Eversheds Sutherland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Hybrid working

Dental, healthcare & wellness support

Diversity & inclusion

Career development & mentoring

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland in Birmingham seeks an Associate (NQ to 4PQE) to join its market‑leading Pensions team. You will advise a diverse client base, including corporates, pension providers and trustees, on governance, regulatory and transactional matters.

This is a busy, collaborative role with early responsibility, client exposure and clear development opportunities within a leading UK pensions practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 0–4 years’ post qualification experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders at different levels.
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Interest in pensions law and technology, including AI tools.
• Prior public sector pensions experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers and trustees on a broad range of pensions matters.
• Advising on public sector pensions matters.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents and client communications.
• Supporting on pensions aspects of corporate transactions, restructuring and employment matters.
• Advising on scheme governance, administration and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborating with cross-practice teams to provide integrated client solutions.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Preparing client training materials and delivering sessions.
• Contributing to business development and thought leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client relationships

Commercial & pragmatic

Pensions law interest

AI tools familiarity

Education

Solicitor qualification – England & Wales

Job description

Eversheds Sutherland in Birmingham seeks an Associate (NQ to 4PQE) to join its market‑leading Pensions team. You will advise a diverse client base, including corporates, pension providers and trustees, on governance, regulatory and transactional matters.

This is a busy, collaborative role with early responsibility, client exposure and clear development opportunities within a leading UK pensions practice.