Pensions Professional Support Lawyer, Leeds

BCL Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national firm is seeking a seasoned Pensions Professional Support Lawyer in Leeds. This role offers the chance to support a highly ranked team aiming for Band 1 in Chambers, with a focus on legal updates, training, and strategic knowledge management. Ideal for someone with over 4 years' PQE in pensions law, this position provides autonomy and visibility while promoting flexible working.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE in pensions law.
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead on legal updates, training, and precedents.
• Shape knowledge strategy and deliver technical training.
• Create thought-leadership content to support business growth.

Skills

Technical Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Pensions PSL - National Firm (4+ PQE)
Leeds-based | Hybrid working | Full-time or part-time considered

Are you a seasoned pensions lawyer looking for a fresh challenge away from fee-earning? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly ranked national pensions team as a Professional Support Lawyer, working from the firm's Leeds office.

This team is serious about progression - aiming to move from Band 2 to Band 1 in Chambers - and they're looking for someone with the technical strength and collaborative mindset to support that ambition. You'll take a lead on legal updates, training, precedents, external content and more, with the support of a highly engaged and collegiate team.

You'll play a key role in shaping knowledge strategy, delivering technical training, developing precedents, and creating thought-leadership content to support business growth. It's a role with real autonomy and visibility - ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring, collaborating and staying ahead of legal change.

What they're looking for:

4+ years' PQE in pensions law (as fee-earner or PSL)

Strong technical skills and attention to detail

Excellent communicator and team player

Someone ready to make the role their own

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior strategic role, with a firm that genuinely supports flexible working and invests in its people.

If this sounds like you, please get in touch to discuss or to apply, send your current CV.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.