Pensions Solicitor

Taylor Root; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Silver Circle City law firm in London is looking for a skilled pensions solicitor to join its top-tier team. This role offers a chance to work on complex pension matters across various sectors, providing legal advice and support to a diverse client base. The firm values collaboration and offers a clear career path with excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

High-quality training and development opportunities

Clear career path

Supportive and inclusive team environment

Qualifications

• 2-4.5 years' post-qualification experience in pensions law.
• Strong academic background with a minimum 2:1 degree classification.

Responsibilities

• Advising on legal and regulatory issues for pension schemes.
• Supporting clients in managing funding deficits.
• Providing pensions input on corporate transactions.

Skills

Collaboration

Technical Skills

Drafting Skills

Education

2:1 Degree Classification

Job description

Pensions Solicitor

Silver Circle City Law Firm - London

Our client, a heavyweight Silver Circle City law firm is seeking a talented pensions solicitor to join its highly regarded team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a practice consistently ranked in the top tiers of the legal directories for pensions, known for its technical strength, collaborative culture, and involvement in complex, high-value matters.

The Opportunity

The team advises a broad client base including employers, trustees, financial institutions, intermediaries, government bodies, and corporate buyers and sellers on all aspects of occupational and, increasingly, personal pension arrangements.

You will act for clients across a range of sectors including accountancy, professional and business services; infrastructure and transport; financial institutions; insurance and reinsurance; and technology, media and telecommunications (TMT).

Main areas covered: corporate, advisory and litigation aspects relating to pensions.

You will be involved in a wide range of work, including:

• Advising on legal and regulatory issues arising from the operation of pension schemes
• Supporting clients in managing funding deficits and the increasing cost of defined benefit schemes
• Advising on benefit design, risk management and insured solutions
• Assisting with scheme reorganisations, mergers and wind-ups
• Advising on pensions issues in both public and private sector contexts
• Providing pensions input on corporate transactions, insolvency and litigation matters
• Contributing to a substantial cross-departmental pensions disputes practice

This is a pensions-specific role - you will not be expected to lead on employment or employee remuneration and incentive matters.

Key requirements:

• Ideally 2-4.5 years' post-qualification experience in pensions law (the firm is happy to be flexible)
• Strong academic background (minimum 2:1 degree classification)
• Experience gained at a City or leading regional firm with a recognised pensions practice
• Excellent technical and drafting skills, with a commercial and solutions-focused approach
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams

Why Apply?

• Join a top-ranked pensions team with a reputation for excellence across advisory, transactional and contentious work
• Work with a diverse and high-profile client base across key sectors
• Be part of a supportive and inclusive team that values development, mentoring and progression
• Gain exposure to cross-border matters and work closely with leading experts in the field
• Benefit from a clear career path and access to high-quality training and development opportunities

If this sounds like the right next step in your legal career, please apply ASAP in confidence.

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