Pensions Solicitor

PENSIONS SOLICITOR, 3+ YEARS PQE, LEEDS, TO C£75,000 + BENEFITS AND HYBRID WORKING – Successful, Legal 500 firm offering great opportunity for an experienced Corporate Solicitor to take on a key role in the team. JOB REF: 2765

An established and highly regarded UK law firm is seeking an ambitious Pensions Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its growing national pensions team in Leeds, with flexible hybrid working on offer.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to take on a key role within a successful practice, working on high-quality matters for trustees, employers and public sector clients, while also supporting the development of junior lawyers.

The Role
• Due to continued growth, the team is looking to appoint an experienced pensions solicitor to join a well-respected team.
• You will work closely with senior lawyers, take responsibility for client relationships, and contribute to the ongoing expansion of the practice.
• The role offers a broad and interesting mix of work, including advising trustee and employer clients, supporting corporate transactions, and providing day-to-day pensions advice on ongoing schemes.

Key Responsibilities
• Advising trustees, employers and public sector bodies on pensions matters.
• Supporting corporate and commercial teams on pensions aspects of transactions.
• Handling bulk annuity transactions and scheme governance work.
• Providing day-to-day advisory support to ongoing schemes.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Participating in business development and client training initiatives.

About You
• You will have at least 3 years’ PQE gained within a reputable firm with a substantive pensions practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of pensions law.
• A commercial, solution-focused approach to advice.
• Excellent client care and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in business development activities.
• Exposure to areas such as bulk annuities, public sector pensions, corporate support and scheme advisory work.

What’s On Offer
• High-quality, varied pensions work.
• Leeds-based role with hybrid working.
• Clear career progression within a growing national team.
• A collaborative and supportive environment.
• The opportunity to take ownership of matters and client relationships.
• If you are a pensions lawyer looking to progress your career within a strong, well-respected practice, this opportunity offers both challenge and long-term development.

• To apply contact Melanie Daly at eNL on 0113 320 0575 or email melanie.daly@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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