Pensions Lawyer

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Pensions Lawyer to join their ambitious team in Manchester. This role offers unparalleled career progression and the chance to work with high-profile trustee clients and large corporate projects. With a focus on delivering excellent pensions advice, strong interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach are essential. The position includes a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonuses

Enhanced pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous learning and development programmes

Qualifications

• 2-10 years PQE in pensions law, applications welcomed at all experience levels.
• Strong technical knowledge across pensions law.
• Ability to deliver complex advice clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide technically excellent pensions advice across various areas.
• Advise elite trustee clients on complex matters.
• Support significant corporate projects with pensions elements.

Skills

Time Management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Computer Skills

Legal Research

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Additional pensions qualifications (PMI APMI)

Job description

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 you’re 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 you’ll work alongside highly experienced pensions specialists with expertise across all areas of pensions law. You’ll 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 We’re 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 : Manchester
• 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 you’re an experienced Pensions lawyer looking to join a growing ambitious team with excellent development opportunities we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact :

Lee Hawthorne-Finch

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Key Skills

Time Management,Microsoft Office,Communication skills,Computer Skills,Microsoft Word,Banking,Legal Research,Microsoft Powerpoint,Microsoft Excel,Underwriting,Phone Etiquette

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1