Pensions Associate (1-5 PQE) - Leeds

Norton Rose LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking an enthusiastic lawyer to join their highly regarded Pensions team. The role requires between 1 to 5 years of PQE with demonstrable experience in pensions law. You will work closely with well-respected partners, support client success, and have access to extensive development opportunities within an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years PQE required.
• Demonstrable pensions experience.
• Driven and motivated to achieve client success.

Responsibilities

• Support and work with partners in pensions law.
• Engage with clients promoting their financial security.
• Deliver high-quality legal services in pensions.

Skills

Pensions law

Client success

Technical strength

Job description

Our Firm

Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world's strongest integrated lawfirms, committed to providing insight at the point where law, businessand government meet. We deliver commercially focused businesssolutions to a diverse mix of clients, from long-established leadingcorporations to emerging businesses, start-up visionaries andsovereign nations.

With over 1,500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices across fourcontinents, the firm is renowned for its local connections and globalinfluence, delivering comprehensive legal services across NorthAmerica, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Inthe UK, we have offices in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and London.

The firm is committed to promoting an inclusive and supportiveworking environment. Embedded by local champions in each of our UKoffices, our well-regarded family and carer, wellbeing and DEIprogrammes provide a variety of flexible working options to supportindividuals' life journeys, helping our people pursue their personaland professional goals.

Our Team

Our multi-award winning Pensions team has over 40 dedicated lawyersworking across the pensions arena. We are one of the largest and mostexperienced pure pensions teams in the UK and highly regarded by ourclients - this provides our associates with a broad variety of work.We also work together with pensions, tax, investment and employmentcolleagues across our global network.

We have the support of three dedicated professional support lawyersand actively participate in the work of industry bodies such as theAssociation of Pensions Lawyers (APL) and the Society of PensionsProfessionals (SPP). Junior lawyers are provided with a wide varietyof training opportunities (internal and external) and fully supportedin their professional development with active supervision andsignificant levels of client contact. Our knowledge isup-to-the-minute, allowing us to keep our lawyers and our clientsahead of the game on any new developments.

You will be working with well-respected partners and will be part ofa friendly team that encourages skills development and growth bothprofessionally and personally via exposure to a broad range ofhigh-quality work and extensive opportunities for client contact.Pensions law provides the satisfaction of helping to improveindividuals' financial security in retirement whilst interacting withbusinesses at the highest level, as pensions is often one of theirmost material liabilities. The work combines a rewarding mix oftechnical, financial and commercial skills, along with the opportunityto make a difference in members' lives.

You

We are looking for an enthusiastic lawyer looking to take the nextstep in their career in pensions law. Ideally with between one andfive years' PQE, you will be technically strong and have demonstrablepensions experience. You will be driven and motivated, with acommitment to achieving client success and satisfaction.

What you need to know

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, pleasevisit our Careers website at www.squirepattonboggs.com/en/careers inthe first instance. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoingbasis, please complete an online application.

We are an inclusive employer and aim to ensure our workforce isrepresentative of our society. We welcome applications regardless ofage, neurodiversity, disability, family or parental status, race,religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity andexpression or other legally protected characteristics. We will makereasonable adjustments and adaptions to our recruitment process toensure it is inclusive for anyone who wishes to apply.