Hybrid Environmental Group Litigation Associate (2-4 PQE)

Leigh Day And Co; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

29 days annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance 4 x salary

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Leigh Day in London is seeking an Associate Solicitor in the UK & International Group Litigation team to work on environmental group litigation and corporate accountability disputes.

You will manage and progress existing group claims, work with clients, counsel and experts, supervise junior colleagues, and help develop new environmental and corporate accountability matters. The role suits a solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE and a strong grounding in complex litigation.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' PQE in complex litigation.
• Strong grounding in environmental law and access to justice.
• Experience in group litigation and managing large client groups is advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and coordinate multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Help manage and progress existing environmental and corporate accountability group claims.
• Collaborate with clients, counsel and external experts.
• Supervise junior colleagues and contribute to development of new matters.
• Draft and review pleadings, witness statements, and applications.

Skills

2-4 PQE

Environmental law

Complex litigation

Managing deadlines

Team supervision

Client communication

Working with experts

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Case Management Systems

Outlook

Job description

Leigh Day in London is seeking an Associate Solicitor in the UK & International Group Litigation team to work on environmental group litigation and corporate accountability disputes.

You will manage and progress existing group claims, work with clients, counsel and experts, supervise junior colleagues, and help develop new environmental and corporate accountability matters. The role suits a solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE and a strong grounding in complex litigation.