Pensions Solicitor

Page Personnel; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nationally respected pension provider as an In-House Pensions Solicitor. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working flexibility, and significant opportunities for professional growth within a values-driven, inclusive culture focused on enhancing pension scheme performance.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE as a solicitor.
• Experience with defined benefit pension schemes.
• Skilled in pension investments and defined contribution arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and mitigate legal risks across pension schemes.
• Draft and approve scheme documents and commercial agreements.
• Support on scheme design changes, disputes, and investments.

Skills

Drafting

Dispute Resolution

Legal Risk Management

Legal Counsel

Education

Solicitor qualification (or equivalent)

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About Our Client

This award‑winning pension provider has been helping UK employers and trustees for over 80 years, managing over £10b assets. This not‑for‑profit specialist brings scale, innovation, and real mission-driven impact.You'll join a customer‑focused, inclusive culture that values professional growth, responsible investment, and making pension schemes perform better.

Job Description

The In‑House Pensions Solicitor will be:

• Identifying and mitigating legal risk across DB/DC schemes
• Drafting and approving scheme docs, commercial agreements, policy and procedures
• Supporting colleagues on scheme design changes, disputes, and investments
• Providing legal counsel, second‑line compliance assurance
• Developing and delivering legal training for colleagues
• Managing relationships with external legal advisors
• Advising on legal/regulatory changes and governance issues

The Successful Applicant

The In‑House Pensions Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor (or equivalent) with 2+ years PQE
• Experienced in drafting and advising on defined benefit pension schemes
• Skilled in dispute resolution relating to schemes
• Familiar with pension investments and defined contribution arrangements

What's on Offer

A competitive salary and a meaningful fixed‑term contract. Join a well‑resourced legal team in a nationally respected pension house. Hybrid working flexibility, comprehensive benefits, and excellent career development opportunities.Engage directly with trustees, experts, and cross-functional teams inside a values‑driven, inclusive, and award‑winning organisation.If you're an experienced Pensions Solicitor, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.