At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and advise on diverse pensions matters while building a high-performing team.
- Company: Join a top UK law firm with a collaborative and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus potential, flexible working, and career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on wellbeing and professional development.
- Why this job: Shape and grow a pensions practice with genuine influence and strategic work.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with senior-level pensions experience and a strong client following.
The predicted salary is between 95000 - 150000 £ per year.
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
- Manchester
- 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.
Pensions Director/Partner in Manchester employer: Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values autonomy and high standards of client care. Located in Leeds, the firm provides its employees with competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a health cash plan, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Joining this team means being part of a supportive environment where your contributions are recognised and encouraged.
Contact Details:
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Recruitment Team
