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

Ardent; Manchester; Remote; 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 in the UK, with the potential for a permanent position. The role requires significant experience in pensions law and involves advising on various pensions matters, supporting corporate transactions, and drafting scheme documentation. Ideal candidates should have strong technical skills and the ability to work independently. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with significant pensions law experience.
• Must have strong technical and drafting skills.
• Proactive and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise trustees and employers on pensions matters.
• Support corporate transactions with pensions due diligence.
• Draft and review scheme documentation and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with other teams for client service.

Skills

Solicitor experience in pensions law

Technical and drafting skills

Proactive mindset

Independence in work

Job description

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.

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