Pensions Solicitor - Birmingham

JMC Legal Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Birmingham is seeking a Pensions Associate. The role involves advising on pensions work, maintaining strong client relationships, and progressing along a clear career path. Ideal candidates are qualified lawyers with strong technical and communication skills. Competitive salary and excellent benefits on offer.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Market-leading benefits

Agile working environment

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in law with the ability to handle complex matters (pensions experience desired but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of pensions work, from governance and scheme funding to DC schemes.
• Gain responsibility suited to your level while benefiting from partner mentorship.
• Build strong client relationships with household names across financial services.
• Progress along a clear career path, with opportunities for partnership.

Skills

Strong Technical Skills

Commercial Awareness

Client Focused

Excellent Communication

Team Player

Education

Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor or In-house Counsel)

Job description

Overview

Pensions Associate — Location: Birmingham | PQE: NQ - 3 Years | Firm Rank: Top 100 International | Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Why Join Us?

Step into a role with one of the UK's most dynamic pensions practices, offering both prestige and progression.

Here's what makes this opportunity stand out:

• Renowned Team: Join one of the largest and most highly rated pensions teams in the country.
• Exciting Work: Advise corporates, trustees, pension providers, and insurers on both traditional pensions matters and cutting-edge projects.
• Flexibility: Enjoy agile working supported by state-of-the-art legal tech and a culture built around work-life balance.
• Recognition: Work in a firm consistently recognised by the FT for innovation, Legal Business as Law Firm of the Year, and Stonewall as a Top Global Employer.

Role Overview

As part of the nationally recognised pensions team, you will:

• Advise on a broad range of pensions work, from governance and scheme funding to DC schemes, master trusts, and infrastructure investments.
• Gain responsibility suited to your level while benefiting from partner mentorship and team support.
• Build strong client relationships with household names across financial services, insurance, and listed corporates.
• Progress along a clear career path, with opportunities for partnership or leadership for those who aspire.

What’s on Offer?

• Prestige: A chance to work at a global Top 100 firm with international reach.
• Client Exposure: Work with a blue-chip client base, including FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 corporates.
• Development: Comprehensive career development programmes and mentoring.
• Benefits: Competitive pay, market-leading benefits, and embedded agile working.

About the Firm

It's a global leader with over 3,000 employees across 28 international locations. The firm is known for:

• Innovation: Pioneering legal technology and project management solutions.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Recognised as a Top Ten Employer for Working Families, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and the first law firm to sign the Valuable 500.
• Culture: Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive, with a genuine commitment to work-life balance and employee wellbeing.

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Lawyer: Solicitor or in-house counsel.
• Strong Technical Skills: Solid grounding in law and the ability to handle complex matters (pensions experience desired not essential).
• Commercially Aware: Client-focused, with excellent communication skills.
• Collaborative: A team player who thrives in a supportive environment.