Pensions Lawyer – Associate or Senior Associate
Location: Birmingham
Overview
Join a highly respected and energetic pensions practice based in Birmingham, offering the perfect blend of high‑quality work, strong client exposure and a genuinely supportive culture. As part of the UK’s largest and most established pensions teams, you’ll work on significant advisory matters for major corporates, trustees, insurers and pension providers—while enjoying the benefits of life in the Midlands, including excellent transport links, vibrant culture and an attractive work/life balance.
At Pinsent Masons, you gain the scale of a leading international firm alongside the feel of a close‑knit regional team. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and flexibility, supported by an agile working approach and modern “work anywhere” technology that enables you to do your best work.
The Team
Our pensions team is recognised nationally and locally for its depth of experience, long-standing client relationships and track record of delivering exceptional work. With a diverse client base—including PLCs, large pension schemes, insurers and master trusts—our team handles complex and varied matters across the full spectrum of pensions law.
You will join a collaborative group of partners, experienced lawyers and a strong cohort of juniors. The team prides itself on:
- A supportive, inclusive culture where people enjoy working together
- Excellent exposure to both trustee and corporate matters
- Opportunities to take ownership of client relationships and projects
- A commitment to helping lawyers shape a long-term career path
As one of the largest pensions practices in the UK, we a broad offering beyond traditional areas, advising on high‑profile DC work, master trust development, and innovative projects such as pension fund investment in infrastructure. You can expect to contribute to a wide mix of forward‑looking, market‑shaping work.
What the Role Offers
We are seeking a motivated pensions lawyer who is keen to join a team where your contribution will make a meaningful impact. In this role, you will:
- Advise a variety of trustee boards, corporates and insurers
- Deliver high‑quality technical pensions advice across a range of schemes
- Support on both day‑to‑day matters and strategic long‑term projects
- Collaborate closely with partners and guide junior team members
- Play a role in client relationship development and cross‑practice initiatives
The role offers strong progression potential. Whether your interests lie in deep technical advisory work, relationship-building or broader business involvement, we will support you in developing your career in a way that aligns with your goals.
Who We’re Looking For
We want to hear from lawyers who are:
- Experienced in pensions law with strong technical knowledge
- Looking for greater variety, stronger support or more meaningful development
- Eager to work in a balanced, friendly and high‑performing team
- Interested in long-term growth within a leading international firm
- Considering a relocation from London for better work/life balance—or simply looking for a refresh
If you’re exploring your next move, we would be delighted to speak with you. Everything begins with a conversation.
About Pinsent Masons
Pinsent Masons is a global 100 law firm with more than 3,800 colleagues across 28 locations in Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. We are known for delivering high‑quality legal advice grounded in deep sector expertise and an understanding of the commercial environments in which our clients operate. Our work spans financial services, energy, infrastructure, real estate, technology and more.
We are also recognised for our inclusive culture. We actively support people of all backgrounds, and we embed diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our innovative approach to legal services includes in‑house technology solutions, modern project management tools, Vario (our hub of freelance lawyers) and Brook Graham (our global D&I consultancy).
Awards & Recognition
Our firm continues to be recognised globally for excellence, innovation and inclusion, including:
- Legal Business – Law Firm of the Year
- FT – Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe (three times in eight years)
- Thomson Reuters – Leading Legal Brand in the UK
- Stonewall – Top Global Employer (for LGBTQ+ inclusion)
- Top Ten Employer for Working Families (seven consecutive years)
- Disability Confident Employer, and first law firm to join the Valuable 500
A full list of our awards can be found at www.pinsentmasons.com/accolades.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will gladly consider flexible working requests.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Steffy Lam – Lateral Recruitment Advisor
[email protected]
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Skills Required
- Experience in pensions law
- Strong technical knowledge
What We Do
Pinsent Masons is a multinational law firm with a reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate. Our expertise is recognised globally. In recent years we have achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, and been counted among the most innovative law firms in Europe and Asia Pacific by the Financial Times. With over 1,500 lawyers operating from 27 locations throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines. The firm has significant international credentials in the global energy, infrastructure, financial services, real estate and technology, science and industry sectors. Pinsent Masons looks at your business needs differently. This means we don't just apply lawyers to solve clients' problems; we deploy a wider range of professional disciplines, enabled by people, process and technology, to deliver a global professional service with law at its core.
