Principal Lawyer -Trade Union Law Group
Thompsons Solicitors, City Centre, Manchester
Principal Lawyer -Trade Union Law Group
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Thompsons Solicitors, City Centre, Manchester
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 3 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
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Full Job Description
- A qualified solicitor or FILEX with 7+ 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. 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.
Are you ready to stand at the forefront of legal change? We are the UK's leading social justice law firm, renowned for representing trade unions and their members in ground-breaking, high-profile cases-from the Supreme Court to international tribunals. Our Trade Union Law Group is 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 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.
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.
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Thompsons Solicitors
View full company profileThompsons Solicitors and Solicitor Advocates is an award-winning firm of solicitors and accident lawyers with a passion for justice. We are best known for our expertise in personal injury claims and are one of the leading firms of accident injury lawyers in the country. Our teams of accident lawyers cover the full range of compensation claims, large or small, straightforward or of the utmost complexity. We win more than 90% of our court cases and obtain over £1 million compensation weekly for our clients. We have offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Peebles and Galashiels and, through our sister company, branches throughout England and Wales.