Senior Lawyer -Trade Union Law Group

Thompsons Solicitors; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced litigator with at least 6 years PQE to join their Trade Union Law Group. The role involves working on high-profile cases, providing legal advice to advance workers' rights, and shaping legal precedents. Candidates should possess a strong knowledge of employment law and a commitment to social justice. This position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and extensive benefits including health insurance and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Permanent health insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

30 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised sports and social club

Qualifications

• 6+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and litigation.
• Commitment to social justice and empathy with the trade union movement.

Responsibilities

• Work on strategic high-profile litigation.
• Advise and develop as a leading voice in trade union law.
• Collaborate with clients to shape legal precedents.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Litigation skills

Attention to detail

Sound judgment

Education

Qualified solicitor or FILEX

Job description

Overview

The Trade Union Law Group is expanding to develop the next generation of expert advisors to the trade union movement. We are seeking talented litigators with 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, including Judicial Review proceedings, High Court litigation, or multi-Claimant employment tribunal cases that seek to test and challenge the boundaries of the law.

Responsibilities

• Work on strategic high-profile litigation across Judicial Review, High Court, and multi-Claimant employment tribunal cases.
• Advise and develop as a leading voice in trade union law, advancing the rights of workers and the trade union movement.
• Collaborate with the Trade Union Law Group and clients to test and shape legal precedents that affect collective rights and workplace justice.

Qualifications

• A qualified solicitor or FILEX with 6+ years PQE.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and litigation.
• A sharp legal mind with sound judgment and attention to detail.
• A deep commitment to social justice and empathy with the trade union movement.
• A desire to become a leading voice in trade union law.

Benefits and remuneration

• Competitive salary plus £5,500 car allowance and extensive benefits package.
• Contributory pension scheme, permanent health insurance, and a healthcare cash plan (Medicash).
• Life assurance, 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and an additional five days of leave over the Christmas period.
• Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, cycle to work scheme, and subsidised sports and social club.
• Annual travel and parking loans and financial assistance for professional development.