Trainee solicitor Job at Accutrainee (Leeds)

Trainee solicitor

Accutrainee

Location:
United Kingdom , Leeds

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a current trainee solicitor who is interested in completing their training contract or Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) with a law firm based in Leeds that specialises in pensions law. The secondment is expected to last between 6 to 12 months. The exact duration would depend on your progress in the training contract/QWE. Although the firm specialises in pensions law, your daily work would be variable, covering a mix of legal areas, including exposure to Employment, Corporate and M&A work. The practice area is large and interesting with different types of specialisms. There is a good mix of advisory, transactional and some contentious work.

Job Responsibility:

Support the team on complex M&A transactions, conduct due diligence on pension liabilities, draft key documents and provide strategic pension guidance for deal structuring
Prepare and review pension scheme documents to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risk for corporate clients
Review, comment on, and negotiate terms in investment management, participation, custody, escrow, and loan agreements for diverse clients
Manage client communications and collaborate with partners to address pension-related transaction queries, delivering tailored guidance on regulatory compliance, surplus returns, and late retirement rules

Requirements:

You must be a current trainee solicitor OR an experienced paralegal who has completed at least 6 months of QWE
You should have an interest in pensions law and in completing your training contract/QWE by getting exposure to pensions law
strong intellectual, analytical and problem-solving skills
good communication and organisational skills
ability to demonstrate resilience, commercial awareness, teamwork, a passion for law and dedication to succeed

What we offer:

collaborative culture
prioritises training and development
encourages networking
mentoring
opportunities for paralegals, trainees and qualified lawyers on a contract and permanent basis at a wide range of organisations

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 05, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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