Associate Solicitor

About Leigh Day
We are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We’re not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products, and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.

About the team
The team, led by Elizabeth George, run complex, high value and high-profile employment and discrimination cases. The team also undertake various employment and trade union law head office work for the actors’ trade union, Equity.  

The team have recently secured a landmark win against a major UK retailer on an equal pay group claim and are currently in the process of preparing for the upcoming quantum and appeal phases of the case. 

The team currently consists of Elizabeth George, one associate solicitor, and two paralegals, however they also work closely with lawyers across our wider Employment group. 

About the role
We are seeking a driven and capable NQ-5PQE (or equivalent) employment lawyer to join the team.  You will be involved in some of the most significant cases in the sector, including playing a pivotal role on the equal pay claim. This role will be integral to the upcoming quantum and appeal stages of the case, as well as supporting on other group and individual claims. 

We are open to candidates between NQ and 5PQE who can demonstrate strong experience with employment and discrimination litigation on either the claimant or respondent side, and ideally with prior exposure to group claims work. We are also keen to speak to barristers who may be open to transitioning to a career in a law firm.   

The role offers a high level of responsibility alongside excellent training and development opportunities, with close partner contact and mentoring. 

For more information, please review the job description.

Application Process
Please return the following documents to jobs@leighday.co.uk by Wednesday 30th October 2024, midnight:
• In one document: A copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter stating why you are interested in this role, your salary expectations and applicable notice period. 
• A separate document: The completed application form.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Leigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work. We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported in their needs and responsibilities.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or recruitment process. There is an option to detail this on your application form, however, please just get in touch should you wish to discuss this prior to formally submitting an application. Please note all conversations or disclosures are treated in the strictest confidence.

Employee benefits
• Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home for a full-time worker)
• 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance 4 x salary 
• Subsidised gym/ sports team membership up to 50% off
• Cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare cash plan 
• Bupa Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Free breakfasts & lunch every day