Pensions Associate, Leeds

Pensions Associate, Leeds After a fairly quiet period for Pensions Lawyer opportunities, we're pleased to bring to market this Associate level Pensions opportunity in Leeds. We're looking for a technically excellent pensions solicitor to join a respected and very well-liked national firm's Leeds office as a key member of its Pensions practice within the broader Employment, Pensions & Immigration group. This is a genuine growth opportunity - you'll be joining a team with diverse clients across trustee, employer and public-sector work, contributing to high-value matters whilst helping shape the future of the practice. What's involved? Advising trustee and employer clients across a broad pensions workload - from day-to-day scheme advice to complex transaction support. Working on defined benefit and defined contribution matters, including bulk annuity and buy-in/out activity. Supporting corporate transactional work with pensions elements. Delivering commercially focused, high-quality legal advice that clients can act on. Helping develop more junior lawyers and contributing to training. Playing an active role in business development and strengthening client relationships. About you You will be a qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE in pensions law at a reputable firm, and looking to build your career in Leeds. Strong technical knowledge across UK pensions law and excellent drafting/analysis. Commercially aware and client-focused, with the ability to build trusted relationships. Comfortable leading aspects of work with minimal supervision and taking responsibility for significant matters. What's good about this opportunity? This is more than just a next step - it's a chance to be part of a team that values professional growth, delivers first-class advice and is invested in making sure you thrive. The Leeds office offers a dynamic professional environment grounded in firm-wide collaboration, and real impact. If you're ambitious, curious and ready to take on meaningful responsibility in pensions law, please get in touch to find out more. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.