Senior Associate

Pogust Goodhead is passionate about championing justice for the victims of wrongdoing by large corporations. The firm is at the cutting edge of international consumer claims, including historic settlements in the Volkswagen NOx Emissions Group Litigation in May 2022 and the victims of the British Airways Data Breach in 2021.

Pogust Goodhead is also a leader in environmental litigation. In July 2022 the firm secured a landmark, unanimous judgment from the Court of Appeal that allows over 700,000 victims of the Fundão Dam disaster, Brazil’s worst ever environmental disaster, to seek redress against the world's largest mining company, BHP, in the Courts of England and Wales. We were proud to be confirmed as winners of the Litigation Boutique firm of the year prize at The Lawyer Awards 2023, and were also name Boutique Law Firm of the Year at the British Legal Awards 2023, too.

As one of the world’s leading class action law firms, our mission is to level the playing field between individuals and businesses and large corporations. We recognise that there can be substantial barriers to justice for consumers, residents, victims, small business owners, and investors when weighed up against the financial resources of multinational corporations.

Requirements

We rely on our Senior Associates to run cases on a day-to-day basis. The firm looks to Senior Associates for their insights, knowledge of procedure, an ability to develop a case strategy, as well as their existing knowledge applicable to procedural rules of law. Senior Associates are given wider management and case strategy responsibilities and act as a key asset in the firm’s expansion plans. Our Senior Associates are ambitious and hardworking lawyers who enjoy working as part of a collaborative and dynamic team and share our passion for achieving justice for those we represent.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage class action projects from initiation to completion under the supervision and guidance of partners, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Conduct in-depth analysis and provide strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing exceptional service.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior associates, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices, implementing innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

About You

• Minimum of 7 years PQE in a similar role within the legal industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex class action projects.
• Experience in plaintiff law is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and present data effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in relevant legal software and tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

The PG Commitment

At Pogust Goodhead, we believe in championing individual growth and achievement. First and foremost, we are a team, and we know that a team is at its strongest when everyone feels that they are supported and valued as individuals. In light of this, we make the following commitment to all our employees:

• To be a meritocracy with a fair and transparent pay review process
• To offer opportunities for internal promotion
• To provide everyone with a fair and structured performance review process
• To provide a learning environment that supports its employees in becoming experts in their roles
• To give all Pogust Goodhead’s people opportunities to influence and improve the way we work.

Fostering an Inclusive Workplace

Pogust Goodhead is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that our team should represent the diversity of the clients that we represent, not least because it’s the diversity of perspective, thought, background and cultures that helps make us one of the leading global law firms in the class actions space. We are committed to providing a place of work that provides career growth, with learning opportunities for all our employees. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind within our firm, and we strive to create a culture that offers opportunity for all, regardless of race, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, disability, veteran status, or religious belief.