New Job Opening: Pensions Solicitor in Manchester, UK

Job Description

Pensions Solicitor

Location: Manchester

Salary: £55,000 to £90,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 1 to 6 years’ PQE

Our client is looking to hire a Pensions Solicitor into a market-leading Employment, Pensions and Immigration team, based in Manchester. This is a great opportunity if you want a varied pensions caseload, exposure to both private and public sector schemes, and the chance to build your profile through client relationship work and business development.

You will support senior colleagues while also running your own matters, with scope to get involved in innovation and product development initiatives within the pensions practice.

You will join a national team advising employers across the UK on pensions matters, working closely with colleagues across the wider EPI group. The role offers a mix of advisory, transactional and documentation work, with a supportive environment to develop technically and commercially.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a mixed caseload of pensions matters

• Advising on a range of private and public sector pension schemes

• Handling advisory, transactional and documentation work

• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and key stakeholders

• Supporting pensions business development activity, including attending events and assisting with behind-the-scenes BD work

• Contributing to innovation and product development initiatives within the team

• Working in line with client and internal service levels and internal procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with 1 to 6 years’ PQE in pensions law

• Experience across advisory, transactional and documentation matters

• Strong technical skills and clear, confident communication

• Methodical, organised approach with strong attention to detail

• Able to manage competing deadlines and work efficiently

• Collaborative team player who can also work on their own initiative

What’s On Offer

• Discounted gym membership

• Private healthcare for you and family

• Pension matching up to 6%

• 28 days’ holiday

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

• Life insurance (4x salary)

• Income protection (after 26 weeks’ incapacity)

• Technology purchase scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Dental scheme

• Bus and train loan scheme to reduce commuting costs

• 24hr confidential employee helpline

• Offers and discounts at major highstreet retailers

• Continuous learning and development, including mentoring, sponsorship and leadership development programmes

• A people-centric culture with a genuine focus on inclusion, belonging and supportive leadership

Working Arrangements

• Full time

• Permanent

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

Next Steps (How to Apply)

Apply online or send your CV to  [email protected]  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will not share any details with our client without your express permission.