Job Description

Pensions Litigation Lawyer (3-8 PQE)

Manchester or London

Exceptional by design. A career at the forefront of Pensions Litigation.

Join one of the UK's leading specialist pensions litigation teams, where your expertise will contribute to some of the most significant and complex pensions disputes in the market. Pinsent Masons is seeking a qualified Solicitor (3-8 PQE) to join our growing Pensions Litigation team in Manchester or London. This is an opportunity to work on high-value disputes, regulatory investigations and market-leading contentious pensions matters, while collaborating with recognised specialists in the field.

As one of the few firms in the UK with a dedicated pensions litigation practice, we offer lawyers the opportunity to develop genuine specialist expertise in an area that combines technical legal analysis, strategic dispute resolution and regulatory advisory work. Whether your background is in pensions litigation, commercial litigation or professional indemnity disputes with pensions exposure, this role presents an outstanding opportunity to further specialise within a highly respected team.

The Opportunity

You will play a central role in advising clients on a broad range of contentious pensions matters, from high-profile disputes and regulatory investigations through to trustee advisory disputes, pensions equalisation issues and remedial litigation. Working closely with partners and colleagues across our wider pensions practice, you will have access to a breadth and quality of work that few firms can offer.

At Pinsent Masons, your career is exceptional by design: deliberately shaped to support high performance, deep sector expertise and long-term progression. As part of a specialist team embedded within one of the UK's largest pensions practices, you will benefit from a strong internal referral network, direct client exposure and the opportunity to develop into a recognised specialist in this evolving area of law.

What You'll Do

Bring your litigation expertise, commercial awareness and proactive approach to a team trusted by some of the UK's largest pension schemes, trustees and employers. Your role will involve:

• Advising on high-value pensions disputes, including trustee disputes, member claims and complex contentious pensions matters
• Supporting clients through regulatory investigations and enforcement activity involving The Pensions Regulator
• Acting on remedial litigation matters, including Part 8 claims, rectification applications and scheme construction disputes
• Advising on pensions equalisation issues, systemic scheme errors and large-scale member complaint matters
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across the wider pensions practice to deliver integrated and commercially focused advice
• Building strong client relationships, supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of our specialist pensions litigation practice
• Taking ownership of matters and working proactively within a partner-led team environment that encourages autonomy and development

About the Team

Our specialist Pensions Litigation team forms part of a wider pensions practice of over 70 lawyers and advisers, giving us one of the strongest pensions offerings in the UK.

The team is led by recognised specialists including Partners Hayley Goldstone and Charlotte Scholes and advises a diverse client base including:

• Pension scheme trustees
• Corporate sponsors and employers
• Financial institutions
• Professional services organisations
• Some of the UK's largest pension schemes and household-name clients

We are recognised for our technical excellence, commercial pragmatism and ability to advise on some of the most complex pensions disputes in the market. Our lawyers benefit from working alongside highly experienced specialists while receiving direct access to high-quality work from the outset.

Why Pinsent Masons

At Pinsent Masons, we are a purpose-led professional services business committed to creating a career experience that is exceptional by design. We offer:

• The opportunity to specialise within one of the UK's leading pensions litigation practices
• High-quality, intellectually challenging work with market-leading clients
• Direct access to partners and meaningful responsibility from an early stage
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where people can thrive
• Clear and transparent opportunities for development and progression
• Flexible and agile working
• The opportunity to help shape the future of legal service delivery through innovation and technology, including the use of AI-enabled solutions

Our Commitment

We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent and building an inclusive, fair and supportive workplace. We value the strength that comes from different experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates across jurisdictions. If you require reasonable adjustments, we will work with you to identify a suitable approach.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via our recruitment portal only

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor, Amanda Bower:

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amanda--bower
• Email: Amanda.Bower@pinsentmasons.com

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

Please do not submit CVs for this role if you are not on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), as we are committed to supporting and protecting our existing agency partnerships. Pinsent Masons will not be bound by your terms of business in respect of any unsolicited CVs submitted to us by email, and no fee will be payable, even in the event that we progress a candidate.

If you would like to discuss a specific candidate and are not currently on our PSL, please contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor responsible for this role. Please note that this does not guarantee that the candidate will be progressed or that any fee will be payable.

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