Senior Pensions Solicitor – 6-Month FTC - Potential to Go Permanent

Ardent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known law firm is seeking a Senior Pensions Solicitor for a 6-month fixed-term contract with significant potential to transition to a permanent role. This position emphasizes advising on varied pensions matters, drafting documentation, and collaboration across teams. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with substantial pensions law experience. This role offers flexible working arrangements including the option for full remote work.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in pensions law in both private and public sector.
• Strong technical and drafting skills required.
• Ability to work independently and lead on complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise trustees, employers, and scheme administrators on pensions matters.
• Support corporate transactions with pensions due diligence and risk mitigation.
• Draft and review scheme documentation and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with employment, corporate, and tax teams.

Skills

Experience in pensions law (private and public sector schemes)

Strong technical and drafting skills

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Job Details

Senior Pensions Solicitor – 6-Month FTC - Potential to Go Permanent
Location : Any UK office (London, Birmingham, Leeds or Manchester) or a full remote working arrangement.
Compensation : Competitive
A well-known law firm, celebrated for its entrepreneurial spirit, collaborative culture, and commitment to excellence, is seeking a Senior Pensions Solicitor to join its thriving pensions team on a six-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential to convert to a permanent role. The firm’s culture is built on trust, autonomy, and shared success. This is a strategic hire to support the continued growth of a high-performing pensions team. The role is advisory-led, with a strong emphasis on :

• Advising trustees, employers, and scheme administrators on a wide range of pensions matters
• Supporting corporate transactions with pensions due diligence and risk mitigation
• Drafting and reviewing scheme documentation, governance frameworks, and regulatory submissions
• Collaborating across employment, corporate, and tax teams to deliver seamless client service

Key Skills :

• A qualified solicitor with significant experience in pensions law (private and public sector schemes)
• Strong technical and drafting skills, with the confidence to lead on complex matters
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and ability to work independently
• Availability to start promptly and contribute meaningfully from day one

If you would like a confidential chat about this role and to understand more about the opportunity, please contact Jane Gaunt. Jane will be able to provide you with further information about this position and an overview of active and more discreet opportunities available in the market. Before moving into recruitment, Jane worked as a solicitor and now specialises in legal recruitment. She has significant experience of helping first step and established partners make lateral moves and is able to provide support in relation to the completion of business plans and lateral partner questionnaires. 07393 198 443