Pinsent Masons LLP

Pinsent Masons LLP in Manchester is seeking an Associate (1-4 PQE) to join our finance team. You will work on a broad range of banking transactions, including corporate lending, leveraged finance and real estate financing, across regional, national and international clients. You will be part of a highly ranked, collaborative team, with exposure to complex financing matters and opportunities for development within a leading national practice.

Locations 1 St Michaels, Manchester, M2 5AE, GB Job Schedule Full time Job Description Associate - Finance Manchester Exceptional by design. A career at the forefront of Finance. Join a top-tier team where you will gain exposure to complex, interesting work. Pinsent Masons is seeking an Associate (1-4 PQE) to join our highly ranked and fast growing Manchester team. This is an opportunity to work on a broad mix of sophisticated financing matters, collaborate with leading practitioners, and grow within a practice known for excellence, innovation and a strong team culture. You'll be part of a national finance team handling major regional and national banking transactions across corporate lending, leveraged finance and real estate finance. Working with a wide range of UK and international clients, you'll gain exposure to complex, high value finance deals while building meaningful relationships and specialist expertise. This is an exciting springboard for your career. The Opportunity You will get the opportunity to deliver some of the most complex and high-value transactions the region has to offer, with the support of a solid team around you. You will work with top tier clients including clearing banks, private credit funds, alternative lenders, private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers (from high-growth SMEs to FTSE listed businesses), providing the opportunity to develop relationships with some of the most sophisticated operators in the market. At Pinsent Masons, your career is intentionally shaped to support high performance, meaningful development and long term progression. You will contribute to a top-tier finance practice while developing your career within a supportive, collaborative team known for delivering practical and commercially focussed advice. WhatYou'llDo Working across a broad range of banking transactions, including corporate lending, leveraged finance and real estate finance Working on a mix of regional, national and international transactions Supporting senior team members on complex matters Drafting and leading on the negotiation of principal finance documents, combining deep technical knowledge with pragmatic commercial advice Playing a key role in transaction management, helping to drive deals forward efficiently and collaboratively Starting to build meaningful client relationships and support business development initiatives, contributing to the continued growth of the team Collaborating closely within a high-performing Manchester team and the wider national practice About The Team The team is known for high-quality work, technical excellence and a collaborative, supportive culture that prioritises development, progression and teamwork. The Manchester team is closely integrated with our wider national practice, offering the opportunity to work across offices while maintaining a strong local presence and client base. The team also benefits from strong connections with our international offices, drawing on the firm's broader network of 29 offices across four continents to provide seamless advice across multiple jurisdictions. Why Pinsent Masons At Pinsent Masons, we are apurpose ledprofessional services business committed to creating a career experience that is exceptional by design. We offer: High-quality, intellectually stimulating work withmarket leadingclients A supportive,inclusiveand collaborative culture where people can thrive Clear and transparent opportunities for development and progression Flexible and agile working Our Commitment We are committed to recruiting andretainingthe best talent and building an inclusive,fairand supportive workplace. We value the strength that comes from different experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates acrossjurisdictions. If yourequirereasonable adjustments, we will work with you toidentifya suitable approach.

Locations 1 St Michaels, Manchester, M2 5AE, GB 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2FG, GB 1 Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5AB, GB 30 Crown Place, London, EC2A 4ES, GB Job Schedule Full time Job Description Legal Manager, Employment Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds or London The Opportunity We are recruiting a Legal Manager within our Employment Tribunals Managed Legal Services (MLS) team. This role provides structured legal oversight, delivery responsibility and operational control across a portfolio of employment tribunal matters. The role is designed to support scalable delivery as volumes increase, particularly as we transition more work to repeatable MLS delivery. The Legal Manager acts as the single point of accountability for MLS delivery, complementing Employment team partner and client team responsibilities. The Employment Tribunals MLS team operates within a hybrid delivery model alongside Employment lawyers in the Employment team. Currently, elements of legal supervision, management and process ownership are shared across the Employment and the MLS teams. The Legal Manager role becomes increasingly critical as work transitions into a more fully managed, high-volume MLS model, particularly where more portfolios of repeat tribunal work are brought into scope. What you'll do Overall responsibility for the MLS delivery of employment tribunal matters, acting as the single MLS team point of contact for the Employment team and for relevant client stakeholders Support and supervise delivery of high-volume 'bronze' and lower complexity 'silver' tribunal workstreams as they are transitioned into MLS Oversee end-to-end delivery of tribunal work including post-triage allocation, pleadings, disclosure, witness handling and hearing preparation Supervise MLS lawyers and relevant paralegals, ensuring consistent application of legal judgement, playbooks and client-specific approaches, using the available technologies for appropriate tasks Undertake fee-earning activity alongside managerial responsibilities, with own caseload Allocate work across the team based on complexity ('right resource, right task'), ensuring cost efficiency without compromising quality Act as escalation point for complex or non-standard matters, coordinating with employment partners and teams as required Ensure delivery meets agreed KPIs, SLAs and quality standards, with clear reporting and performance visibility Embed structured workflows, playbooks and repeatable processes to enable scalable delivery Drive process optimisation and continuous improvement, including use of legal technology and data insights Manage utilisation, cost control, billing processes and overall financial performance of the MLS tribunal work Work alongside Employment client teams to ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and complementary Support recruitment, onboarding and development of MLS team members as the service scales About you England & Wales qualified employment lawyer with 7+ years' PQE in tribunal litigation Strong technical expertise in employment disputes and tribunal process Experience supervising junior lawyers and paralegals Ability to operate in a hybrid role combining fee-earning and delivery leadership Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work alongside partners and client teams Experience of working with legal technology, including AI tools Experience of high-volume or process-driven legal work (desirable Commercial awareness and understanding of MLS or alternative delivery models (desirable) Experience of designing or operating structured workflows, playbooks or process improvements (desirable) What we offer Agile working options, including home working (subject to diary commitments) Carers' leave of up to five paid days 25 days' annual leave, with the option to buy or carry over up to five additional days Contributory pension (up to 5%) Private healthcare and death in service cover (4x salary) Access to benefits including an electric car scheme, cycle to work scheme, and interest free loans for season tickets, gym membership, or rental deposits Our commitment to inclusion Our strength lies in our differences. We're proud to be a Disability Confidentandtop Stonewall employer, a Valuable 500 member, a founding member of the Mindful Business Charter,a signatory of the Race at Work Charter,and a proud partner of Neurodiversity in Law.We value diverse perspectives and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

Pinsent Masons LLP is seeking a Legal Manager, Employment, to lead the Employment Tribunals MLS delivery across Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds or London. This role provides structured oversight, scalable delivery, and accountability for MLS outcomes within a hybrid model. You will supervise MLS lawyers, manage complex or high-volume tribunal work, and drive process improvements using legal tech and data insights. A strong employment law background is essential.

A leading law firm is seeking a Pensions Officer to join their Birmingham or London team. In this role, you will support the pensions service by acting as a point of contact for client queries, organising meetings, and preparing documentation. We seek someone with basic pensions knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well within a supportive team. The firm offers clear career development opportunities and a collaborative culture where you will feel valued and proud of your contributions.