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SalaryAssociate Solicitor - Employment - London
Permanent, full time
Salary: Dependent on PQE, plus benefits
AS/EMP/MN/FEB24
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 run complex, high value and high-profile employment, discrimination and trade union law claims. They are looking for an experienced employment lawyer to work on their existing and developing cases. The team are currently working on local authority equal pay cases.
About the role
Due to an influx of work and opportunities, we are looking to add an experienced employment lawyer to the team. You will need solid experience of conducting employment and discrimination law casework, with the ability to lead on cases, with Partner supervision. Ideally, the applicant would have experience of working with trade unions, on multi-party actions, and of equal pay law in the context of local authories.
For more details about the role, who we are looking for and how to make your application, please click "apply now" to be re-directed to our careers page.
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.
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
