Job title: Pensions Associate (0-5 PQE)
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Legal
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: London, UK
Job published: 09-09-2025
Job ID: 37376
Contact name: Michael Lamprell
Contact email: mike.lamprell@lunariapartners.com

Job Description

Pensions Associate (0–5 PQE)

Location: London
Practice Area: Pensions
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a 0-5 PQE Pensions Associate to join a leading international law firm in London. The successful candidate will be part of a highly regarded Pensions team, working on a broad mix of advisory, transactional and contentious matters.

The Role

This position offers exposure to the full spectrum of pensions work, including:

  • Advising employers, trustees, and financial institutions on occupational pension schemes

  • Handling defined benefit scheme funding, restructurings and wind-ups

  • Advising on scheme mergers and regulatory issues

  • Supporting pensions aspects of corporate transactions, insolvencies and disputes

  • Contributing to innovative risk and liability management strategies

This is a pensions-specific role; there is no requirement to lead on employment or incentives matters.

Candidate Profile

The firm is looking for someone with:

  • Strong academic credentials (minimum 2:1 degree)

  • 0–5 years' post-qualification experience in pensions law

  • Experience gained at a well-regarded City or regional law firm with a recognised pensions practice

  • A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach and excellent communication skills

The Team

The team is known for its collaborative culture, high-quality work, and long-standing client relationships. It operates as part of the wider Employment group and works closely with colleagues across the firm's international offices.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading team, gain exposure to a diverse and sophisticated range of pensions matters, and benefit from strong mentoring and development support within a supportive and inclusive environment.

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Lunaria Partners are advertising this Pensions solicitor role on behalf of our client. We strive to respond to all applications but due to the volume received, this isn't always possible. If you have not heard from us in 14 days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.