Salary :
£95,000 - 150,000 yearly
Location: Manchester
Salary: £95,000 to £150,000 plus bonus (guideline, depending on following and track record)
Experience: Senior level (Director/Partner), with an established and transferable client following
This is a senior opportunity for an established Pensions Director/Partner to join a high-performing, national pensions practice within a full-service UK law firm.
You will step into a role with genuine platform and backing to grow, influence strategy and build a team, supported by a collaborative culture and strong cross-referral opportunities across employment and corporate.
Leading and advising on a broad range of pensions matters for employers, trustees and individuals
Supporting clients across defined benefit and defined contribution schemes, governance and regulatory compliance
Advising on scheme documentation, corporate transactions, restructures and pensions aspects of wider strategic projects
Providing clear, commercial and pragmatic advice on complex, high-value matters
Building and sustaining client and referrer relationships, with a visible market presence
Contributing to business development strategy, thought leadership and profile-raising
Collaborating closely with colleagues across employment and corporate to deliver joined-up advice
Supervising, mentoring and developing lawyers, helping shape a high-performing team
Essential
Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
Senior-level pensions experience with strong technical capability
Established and transferable client following
Proven track record of winning work and developing client and referrer relationships
Commercial judgement, strong communication and confidence advising at senior stakeholder level
Collaborative approach and genuine interest in developing others
Desirable
Experience advising on PPF-related processes and public-sector arrangements
Track record of building teams and shaping practice strategy
Salary guideline £95,000 to £150,000 plus bonus (depending on following and track record)
A genuine opportunity to shape and grow a pensions practice within a national platform
High-quality, strategic work with a broad UK client base
Strong cross-referral opportunities across a full-service firm
Supportive, inclusive culture with clear progression and leadership backing
Flexible working considered
Our client is a large, full-service UK law firm with a national footprint and a strong reputation for high-quality advice and long-term client relationships. The pensions team sits within a wider employment, pensions and immigration practice and advises across the full spectrum of pensions work, with a clear focus on pragmatic, commercial outcomes.
The culture is collaborative and people-focused, with a genuine commitment to wellbeing, recognition and development. This is a firm where senior lawyers are supported to build, lead and thrive.
Manchester
Full-time, permanent role
Flexible working considered
Apply online or send your CV to [email protected] or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence.
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