Mid-Level Pension Solicitor (c. 3 PQE+) – Defined Benefits Legal Team

Location: UK (Hybrid working available)
Sector: Financial Services / Pensions Law / In-House
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: £125,000

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experiencedPension Solicitor to join a dynamic Defined Benefits Legal team within a leading insurance organisation. This is a pivotal role offering autonomy and influence, where you will deliver high-quality legal support across complex transactions and strategic initiatives.

You’ll work at the heart of a business that is shaping the future of pension risk management, providing expert advice in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

• Act as a trusted legal advisor on DB pension schemes, transactional matters, and contractual negotiations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and legal colleagues to achieve strategic objectives.
• Manage and deliver project-related legal activity efficiently and on time.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate legal risks in line with organisational risk frameworks.
• Keep senior counsel informed of emerging risks and developments.

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Expertise in Pensions law, particularly Defined Benefit schemes (experience with DC schemes is advantageous).
• Familiarity with insurance and reinsurance law is desirable.
• Proven track record in DB de-risking and Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) contracts.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in high-volume transactional environments.

• Competitive salary and annual performance-based bonus.
• Generous pension scheme, life assurance, and private medical cover.
• 25 days annual leaveplus an extra day for your birthday.
• Income protection and access to wellbeing resources, including mental health support.
• Career progression opportunities within a collaborative and ambitious culture.
• Access to a flexible benefits platform for additional perks and family options.

As the pension de-risking market continues to accelerate, this role presents an exciting opportunity for a pension solicitor seeking their first move in-house. You’ll be joining a business at the forefront of the UK’s retirement sector where innovation, impact, and strategic growth converge.

If you would like a confidential chat about this role and to understand more about the opportunity, please contact Jane Gaunt. Jane will be able to provide you with further information about this position and an overview of active and more discreet opportunities available in the market.

Before moving into recruitment, Jane worked as a solicitor and now specialises in legal recruitment. She has significant experience of helping first step and established partners make lateral moves and is able to provide support in relation to the completion of business plans and lateral partner questionnaires.

07393 198 443

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