Pensions Solicitor

Leading International Firm | Pensions Associate | NQ+

An opportunity for a newly or recently qualified lawyer to join a nationally recognised pensions team in Leeds, advising trustees and sponsoring employers on complex, high-value matters within a supportive, commercially focused environment.

The Firm
This is a leading international law firm with a significant UK presence and a reputation for commercial, practical advice across more than 50 areas of business law. It supports thousands of organisations globally, from FTSE 100 companies to public sector bodies, and is consistently recognised for its technical excellence and innovation.

The Team
The pensions team is nationally recognised and known for its commercial and pragmatic approach. It advises trustees and sponsoring employers on the full range of pensions issues, with particular expertise in pension de-risking, scheme governance, regulatory compliance, auto-enrolment, public sector pensions, and SIPP/SSAS products. The team is described by independent commentators as technically excellent, practical, and able to give clear, actionable advice.

The Leeds team sits within a broader national practice, working closely with colleagues in corporate, finance, real estate, and disputes to provide integrated advice on the pensions aspects of major transactions, restructurings, and scheme changes. The practice is active, growing, and offers exposure to high-quality work from day one.

The Role
As a junior associate, you will work across a broad range of pensions matters, supporting partners and senior lawyers on advisory and transactional work. You will gain early exposure to trustee and employer clients, assisting with scheme documentation, regulatory issues, funding negotiations, and the pensions aspects of corporate deals. You will also have opportunities to contribute to business development, training, and client relationship building.

The firm is committed to your long-term development. You will receive structured training, mentoring, and the support you need to build a strong technical foundation and progress your career within a market-leading team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified solicitor at NQ level or above

• A strong interest in building a career in pensions, with a commercial and pragmatic mindset

• Strong drafting and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail

• A collaborative team player with good communication and client-facing skills

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and keen to engage with business development and professional growth

What's on Offer

• A role in a nationally recognised pensions team with strong quality of work

• Early client exposure and the opportunity to work alongside experienced, supportive colleagues

• Structured career development, mentoring, and a clear pathway for progression

• A collaborative, inclusive culture with hybrid working and a strong focus on wellbeing

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Apply now for immediate consideration.