Senior Lawyer -Trade Union Law Group

Thompsons Solicitors; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm specializing in trade union law is seeking a qualified solicitor with over 6 years of experience to join their Trade Union Law Group. The successful candidate will work on high-profile litigation cases and support social justice efforts. The role includes a £5,500 car allowance, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to impact the lives of working people significantly.

Benefits

Car allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Permanent health insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised sports and social club

Annual travel and parking loans

Financial assistance for professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or FILEX with at least 6 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of employment law.
• Commitment to social justice and the trade union movement.

Responsibilities

• Work on strategic high-profile litigation cases.
• Engage in Judicial Review proceedings.
• Handle High Court litigation and multi-Claimant employment tribunal cases.

Skills

Strong knowledge of employment law and litigation

Sharp legal mind with sound judgment

Attention to detail

Deep commitment to social justice

Empathy with the trade union movement

Education

Qualified solicitor or FILEX with 6+ years PQE

Job description

OurTrade Union Law Groupis the 'go-to' legal team for the UK’s major trade unions. We’ve recently made legal history in cases like Tesco v USDAW and PCS v Government, defending collective rights and challenging unfair practices like “fire and rehire.” and we are looking to expand and enhance our team.

The role...

The continuing increased demand for the team’s expertise arising from our growing reputation has led to a unique opportunity to join our Trade Union Law Group as we look to develop the next generation of expert advisors to the trade union movement. We are looking for a talented litigators who have a passion for social justice and a strong interest in working with the trade union movement to secure justice for working people.

You will have the opportunity to work on strategic high-profile litigation whether it be Judicial Review proceedings, High Court litigation or multi-Claimant employment tribunal cases that aim to test and challenge the boundaries of the law.

Who we are looking for

• Aqualified solicitor or FILEXwith6+ years PQE.
• Strong knowledge ofemployment law and litigation.
• A sharp legal mind withsound judgmentandattention to detail.
• A deepcommitment to social justiceand empathy with the trade union movement.
• A desire to become aleading voicein trade union law.

What we offer you

You'll have a platform to make a real impact in the lives of working people, supported by a strong team structure designed to help you thrive and lead. This role also offers the rare opportunity to work on landmark cases that shape and define legal precedent.

You’ll receive a £5,500 car allowance in addition to your base salary, along with a contributory pension scheme, permanent health insurance, and a healthcare cash plan (Medicash). The benefits package also includes life assurance, 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and an additional five days of leave over the Christmas period. You'll have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, a cycle to work scheme, and a subsidised sports and social club. We also offer annual travel and parking loans, as well as financial assistance for professional development.

For a confidential conversation, contact Steven King at [e-mail]