Pensions Associate / Senior Associate - Top Ranked International Firm

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented Pensions Associate (2–8 PQE) to join its highly regarded pensions team in Leeds.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading practice recognised in both Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 for its technical excellence and breadth of expertise. The team advises a diverse client base including trustees, employers, public sector bodies and financial institutions on the full spectrum of pensions matters.

The Role

You will advise on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious pensions issues, including:

Scheme governance and administration Benefit redesign and liability management exercises Corporate transactions and pensions due diligence Funding negotiations and regulatory matters De-risking projects including buy-ins and buy-outs Member disputes and interaction with the Pensions Regulator The work is varied, high-quality and often cross-border, with strong integration across corporate, employment, restructuring and disputes teams.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

Have 2–8 years’ PQE with solid pensions experience gained at a recognised pensions practice Demonstrate strong technical skills and commercial awareness Be confident managing client relationships and working as part of a collaborative national team Show a genuine interest in developing a long-term career in pensions law This role offers exposure to complex advisory work, genuine responsibility, and clear progression opportunities within a supportive and inclusive environment.

The Firm

With a strong national presence and an established Leeds office, the firm is known for its collaborative culture, sector focus and commitment to innovation. The pensions team is fully integrated nationally and works closely with colleagues across key UK and international offices.

Top of market salary and benefits package on offer.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please get in touch with Phil Kennedy:

[email protected]

07498 257 968

Phil is a specialist legal recruiter with a significant amount of experience of helping private practice solicitors make positive moves throughout their careers.

*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

*PQE level is given as a guide only. Candidates with more or less experience are welcome to apply.