Principal Lawyer -Trades Union Law Group at Thompsons Solicitors
Manchester M2 4LQ, , United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Oct, 25

Salary

5500.0

Posted On

09 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Legal Services

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.

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.
Responsibilities

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.

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