Pensions Solicitor - Birmingham

JMC Legal Recruitment; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Birmingham is seeking a Pensions Associate to join their prestigious team. This role offers the opportunity to handle a variety of pensions work while gaining support and mentorship from partners. Ideal candidates will be qualified lawyers with strong technical skills and a client-focused approach. Join a global law firm known for its innovation and commitment to diversity, offering competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Market-leading benefits

Career development programmes

Mentorship from partners

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in law with the ability to handle complex matters.
• Pensions experience is desired, but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of pensions work.
• Build strong client relationships with financial service clients.
• Gain experience suited to your level with partner mentorship.

Skills

Strong Technical Skills

Commercial Awareness

Client-focused

Collaborative

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

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.