Pensions Lawyer - Private Practice

Thinking Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Thinking Search is seeking a Pensions Associate to join a well-regarded pensions team in Greater London. You will support a wide range of pensions matters, advise on scheme changes, and assist with corporate transactions.

The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with 2–5 years' experience, strong drafting and legal research skills, and a commercial focus. This role offers high-quality work and clear opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with approximately 2–5 years' PQE.
• Experience advising on pensions matters.
• Exposure to corporate transactions and international client work.

Responsibilities

• Support on a wide range of pensions matters for employers and trustees.
• Advise on pension scheme changes and restructurings.
• Assist on pensions aspects of corporate and cross-border M&A transactions.

Skills

Advising on pensions matters

Strong drafting skills

Legal research skills

Commercial focus

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a Pensions Associate to join a well‑regarded pensions team advising on a broad range of complex and high‑profile matters. This role offers exposure to both contentious and non‑contentious pensions work, including support on major corporate and cross‑border transactions, within a collaborative and progressive environment.

The Role

• Support on a wide range of pensions matters for employers, trustees and institutional clients
• Advise on pension scheme changes, deficits, restructurings and de‑risking exercises
• Assist on pensions aspects of corporate and cross‑border M&A transactions
• Draft and review pensions documentation and carry out legal research
• Build client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across jurisdictions

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with approximately 2–5 years’ PQE (outside this range considered)
• Experience advising on pensions matters
• Exposure to corporate transactions and international client work
• Strong drafting and legal research skills
• Commercial, detail‑focused and able to manage competing deadlines

This is a strong opportunity for a lawyer looking to develop a long‑term career in pensions, offering high‑quality work and clear progression.