Pensions Director/Partner
Location: Leeds
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
The Opportunity
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.
What You’ll Be Doing
* 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
What We’re Looking For
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
What’s On Offer
* 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
About Our Client
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.
Location & Working Arrangements
* Leeds
* Full-time, permanent role
* Flexible working considered
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence.
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