Pensions - Director/Partner

About the Freeths Pensions Team Our Pensions specialists sit within our nationwide Employment, Pensions & Immigration (EPIC) practice, led by Rena Magdani, ranked Band 1 in Chambers & Partners and recognised as a Leader in the Field in both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500. We advise employers, trustees and individuals on the full spectrum of pensions matters. The team supports clients across defined benefit and defined contribution schemes, governance and regulatory compliance, scheme documentation, corporate transactions, restructurings, PPF‑related processes, and public‑sector arrangements. We pride ourselves on delivering clear, commercial and pragmatic advice. Our lawyers work seamlessly across all 13 offices and collaborate closely with colleagues in employment and corporate teams to provide joined‑up support on complex and strategic pensions issues. Freeths is known for its supportive, flexible and inclusive culture. We actively encourage progression, innovation and collaborative working, and continue to be recognised nationally for our approach to diversity and people development. About the Role We are in an exciting phase of growth and are seeking a Pensions Partner or Director with a strong, established and transferable client following to join our friendly, collaborative and ambitious team. You will have a recognised market profile, together with a proven track record of developing and sustaining client and referrer relationships, and the credibility and confidence to win work and grow a practice within a national platform. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys shaping strategy, influencing direction and playing a visible role in the continued development of a high‑performing team. With a broad and diverse client base across the UK, this role will particularly suit an individual motivated by building long‑term client relationships, contributing to business development and thought leadership, and helping to drive the next stage of our strategic growth at both a regional and national level. Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths. Become part of the team at Freeths. View some of our recent highlights on our website here. Do we sound like a match? If you’re someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team. We’re 1000+ Freethinkers, striving to create a better place. We’re committed to living our values – smart, bold, together – and making a positive change at every touchpoint for our colleagues, clients and communities. We’ve built our law firm on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism and expertise. This has helped us grow into one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, with 13 offices and over 1000 colleagues, and counting. 1. Think Ambition: We’ve built our law firm on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism and expertise. This has helped us grow into one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, with 13 offices and over 1,000 colleagues, and counting. Matching individual ambition and our firm’s ambition matters. That’s why we develop our people by making sure every one of our team feels connected through a clear progression pathway and leadership support. It’s helped us to grow an award-winning reputation in the eyes of our clients and competitors that each and every one of the Freeths team works hard to uphold in everything we do. 2. Think Recognition: Sharing success matters to us. We love to showcase excellent work across the firm and celebrate our people through our employee awards. We recognise our teams work hard together to deliver the best solutions for our clients. That’s why great work is well rewarded - our rewards and benefits are among the best in the business. 3. Think Together: Our people are at the heart of what makes Freeths such a great place to be. We’re a firm where people care about each other and employee wellbeing is high on the agenda. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all. We understand that differences add strength, which means we maintain a diverse culture where everyone has the freedom to be themselves and thrive. We're committed to championing diversity and building an inclusive culture. We want to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background. We welcome applications from everybody, particularly those from marginalised backgrounds. We celebrate difference, encourage diversity of thought and are dedicated to continually challenging our processes to maintain fairness, equity and transparency. If you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact !recruitmentfreeths@freeths.co.uk and we will be happy to discuss. We are committed to sourcing candidates directly where possible. For particular roles, we may work with preferred suppliers who will be invited by our resourcing team to support us. We may also agree to accept CVs from other suppliers on an ad hoc basis (to be agreed in writing). We will not be responsible for fees in relation to CVs or profiles submitted directly to our partners or other employees or for any applications not submitted via our portal. Agencies should contact our recruitment team before submitting unsolicited applications.