Job Description

Description

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 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...

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.

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, 23 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 stevenking@thompsons.law

About Thompsons Solicitors

For 100 years, leading social justice law firm, Thompsons Solicitors, has been fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated and changing lives for the better. Since 1921, we have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with trade unions to implement key legal reforms and give a voice to those who might otherwise have been disadvantaged and marginalised.



Thompsons ran:

the case that established the right for injured workers to be compensated in 1937 the first asbestos case that was successful in the House of Lords in 1972 the first equal pay for equal value claim in the UK (1988) and later in Europe (1993) the case against UK construction companies for blacklisting union members in 2016 hundreds of cases on behalf of women who received negligent treatment at the hands of disgraced breast surgeon, Ian Paterson (2017) and behalf of those injured by mesh (2019).


Today, Thompsons employs 800 staff who work at 18 offices right across the UK. Key areas of legal specialism include: personal injury, serious injury, asbestos diseases, medical negligence, road traffic accidents, accidents at work, industrial diseases and trade union law. As a point of principle, the firm has never worked for employers or insurers.



Over the last 100 years, we have consistently won the cases that have advanced the law for working people, but, as long as there are employers who put profit before the safety and rights of their workforce, there is always more to do. We continue to expose injustice, holding those responsible to account and campaigning for positive change.



We want to hear from anyone who is keen to progress a legal career with a firm that won't let up in its quest for fairness.



Visit www.thompsons.law or call 0800 0 224 224



Thompsons Solicitors is a trading name of Thompsons Solicitors LLP.