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.

Pogust Goodhead has offices in the UK, the U.S., Netherlands, and Brazil, and Australia. We would encourage you to see our website for more information on our groundbreaking work and more generally about the firm and our global operations.

We are looking for driven and enthusiastic Associates with a range of experience in complex disputes and / or class actions to provide excellent support to the Senior Associates and Partners in our Australian office . The opportunities will range from drafting documents to partaking in the management of case strategy and maintaining communications with external stakeholders, clients and counsel to implement various legal strategies.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to collaborate closely with the Australian Partners in shaping the strategy, culture, and litigation pipeline for the Australian office and to join a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the Australian legal landscape and globally.

Requirements

• Assist in facilitating workstreams in class action projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to exceptional quality standards.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to support senior practitioners in strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, anticipating their needs and providing consistently exceptional service.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Preparation of court documents under the guidance of senior partners.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute meaningfully to a supportive team environment.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices, assisting in the implementation of innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

About You

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role within the legal industry.
• Proven ability to support the management and delivery of complex class action projects and / or complex disputes.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• 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. Because our team are the beating heart of Pogust Goodhead, we make the following commitment to all our people:

• 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 passionately believe that our team should represent the diversity of the clients that we support, not least because it’s the diversity of perspective, thought, background, and cultures that help 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 fair and equitable 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.