Job Description

Ready to lead on complex pensions matters for top-tier clients--while mentoring talent and shaping strategy in a collaborative, cross-sector national team? Join us.

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The role

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced pensions solicitor to join our pensions team which sits within our Employment, Pensions and Immigration NSL. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful team at a senior level, to support further growth, to lead on supporting our clients, and to help develop more junior members of the team.


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The team

The pensions team works across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, health, higher education, sports, and charities.



You will be part of the cross-office Employment, Pensions, and Immigration National Service Line (NSL) of 70+ lawyers, headed by David Mills and supported by three professional support lawyers and attend Monthly cross-office NSL training sessions and sector away days.


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The person

What experience is required?


8+ years' employment experience in a reputable firm with a substantive pensions law practice. Strong technical competence and legal knowledge in employment law. Ability to deliver high-quality, commercially focused advice. Effective client relationship and client service skills. Demonstrated business development credentials, including growth from existing clients and bringing in new work. Experience with bulk annuity transactions, public sector pensions (employer or trustee side), corporate transaction support, and day-to-day pensions advice for ongoing schemes.
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The activities

Undertake a broad mix of pensions work, supporting trustee and employer clients, as well as public sector pensions clients. Advise corporate and commercial clients, including defined benefit schemes sponsored by Cambridge University, the University of East Anglia, the Publicis Groupe pension schemes, charities, NHS Trusts, and other university clients. Collaborate closely with colleagues in banking, commercial, corporate, and employment sectors. Support two partners and manage the supervision of junior lawyers in the team.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.


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The benefits

As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.

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Pre employment screening

If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.

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The firm

Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.



We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,250 plus people and over 750 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients.



By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. Our mantra is "Achieve more. Together.", which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase! We're also ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and were recently awarded Platinum Investors in People.

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and finally

Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.