Trainee Secondment opportunity in Leeds - Pensions Law
We have an exciting opportunity for a current trainee solicitor who is interested in completing their training contract or Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) with a law firm based in Leeds that specialises in pensions law.
The secondment is expected to last between 6 to 12 months. The exact duration would depend on your progress in the training contract/QWE.
Although the firm specialises in pensions law, your daily work would be variable, covering a mix of legal areas, including exposure to Employment, Corporate and M&A work. The practice area is large and interesting with different types of specialisms. There is a good mix of advisory, transactional and some contentious work.
Some duties and tasks may include:
* Support the team on complex M&A transactions, conduct due diligence on pension liabilities, draft key documents and provide strategic pension guidance for deal structuring.
* Prepare and review pension scheme documents to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risk for corporate clients.
* Review, comment on, and negotiate terms in investment management, participation, custody, escrow, and loan agreements for diverse clients.
* Manage client communications and collaborate with partners to address pension-related transaction queries, delivering tailored guidance on regulatory compliance, surplus returns, and late retirement rules.
Requirements
* You must be a current trainee solicitor OR an experienced paralegal who has completed at least 6 months of QWE.
* You should have an interest in pensions law and in completing your training contract/QWE by getting exposure to pensions law.
We are looking for candidates with strong intellectual, analytical and problem-solving skills, good communication and organisational skills with the ability to demonstrate resilience, commercial awareness, teamwork, a passion for law and dedication to succeed.
Any mitigating circumstances will be considered during the selection process.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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