Pensions Litigation Lawyer

Pinsent Masons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinsent Masons is seeking a qualified Solicitor (3-8 PQE) to join our Pensions Litigation team in Manchester or London. You will work on high-value disputes, regulatory investigations and market-leading contentious pensions matters, collaborating with recognised specialists in the field.

You will advise clients on a broad range of contentious pensions issues, including trustee disputes, pensions equalisation and remedial litigation, within a partner-led team that supports your progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 3-8 PQE in pensions litigation.
• Based in Manchester or London.
• Join a leading pensions litigation team handling high-value disputes and regulatory investigations.

Responsibilities

• Advising on high-value pensions disputes, including trustee disputes and complex litigation.
• Supporting clients through regulatory investigations and enforcement activity.
• Handling remedial litigation matters, such as Part 8 claims and scheme construction disputes.
• Providing pension equality and remedial litigation advice.
• Collaborating with partners to deliver integrated, commercially-focused advice.
• Building client relationships and contributing to business development.

Job description

Manchester or London

Exceptional by design. A career at the forefront of Pensions Litigation.

Join one of the UK's leading specialist pensions litigation teams, where your expertise will contribute to some of the most significant and complex pensions disputes in the market. Pinsent Masons is seeking a qualified Solicitor (3-8 PQE) to join our growing Pensions Litigation team in Manchester or London. This is an opportunity to work on high-value disputes, regulatory investigations and market-leading contentious pensions matters, while collaborating with recognised specialists in the field.

Job Description

Pensions Litigation Lawyer (3-8 PQE)

Manchester or London

Exceptional by design. A career at the forefront of Pensions Litigation.

Join one of the UK's leading specialist pensions litigation teams, where your expertise will contribute to some of the most significant and complex pensions disputes in the market. Pinsent Masons is seeking a qualified Solicitor (3-8 PQE) to join our growing Pensions Litigation team in Manchester or London. This is an opportunity to work on high-value disputes, regulatory investigations and market-leading contentious pensions matters, while collaborating with recognised specialists in the field.

The Opportunity

You will play a central role in advising clients on a broad range of contentious pensions matters, from high-profile disputes and regulatory investigations through to trustee advisory disputes, pensions equalisation issues and remedial litigation. Working closely with partners and colleagues across our wider pensions practice, you will have access to a breadth and quality of work that few firms can offer.

At Pinsent Masons, your career is exceptional by design: deliberately shaped to support high-performance, deep sector expertise and long-term progression. As part of a specialist team embedded within one of the UK's largest pensions practices, you will benefit from a strong internal referral network, direct client exposure and the opportunity to develop into a recognised specialist in this evolving area of law.

What You’ll Do

• Advising on high-value pensions disputes, including trustee disputes, member claims and complex contentious pensions matters
• Supporting clients through regulatory investigations and enforcement activity involving The Pensions Regulator
• Acting on remedial litigation matters, including Part 8 claims, rectification applications and scheme construction disputes
• Advising on pensions equalisation issues, systemic scheme errors and large-scale member complaint matters
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across the wider pensions practice to deliver integrated and commercially focused advice
• Building strong client relationships, supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of our specialist pensions litigation practice
• Taking ownership of matters and working proactively within a partner-led team environment that encourages autonomy and development

About The Team

Our specialist Pensions Litigation team forms part of a wider pensions practice of over 70 lawyers and advisers, giving us one of the strongest pensions offerings in the UK.

The team is led by recognised specialists including Partners Hayley Goldstone and Charlotte Scholes and advises a diverse client base including:

• Pension scheme trustees
• Corporate sponsors and employers
• Financial institutions
• Professional services organisations
• Some of the UK's largest pension schemes and household-name clients

Why Pinsent Masons

At Pinsent Masons, we are a purpose-led professional services business committed to creating a career experience that is exceptional by design. We offer:

• The opportunity to specialise within one of the UK's leading pensions litigation practices
• High-quality, intellectually challenging work with market-leading clients
• Direct access to partners and meaningful responsibility from an early stage
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where people can thrive
• Clear and transparent opportunities for development and progression
• Flexible and agile working
• The opportunity to help shape the future of legal service delivery through innovation and technology, including the use of AI-enabled solutions

Our Commitment

We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent and building an inclusive, fair and supportive workplace. We value the strength that comes from different experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates across jurisdictions. If you require reasonable adjustments, we will work with you to identify a suitable approach.