Junior Barrister - London, United Kingdom - Pogust Goodhead

Pogust Goodhead
Pogust Goodhead
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London, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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ABOUT POGUST GOODHEAD
Pogust Goodhead has offices in the UK, US, the Netherlands and Brazil. See our website for more information.


Why is this role crucial for Pogust Goodhead?

We are urgently seeking an exceptional Junior Barrister with expertise in civil litigation to join Pogust Goodhead and to work within the CEO's private office.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the CEO, providing legal expertise, strategic guidance and executive support in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, as well as representing the firm internationally and acting as a trusted representative when required.


Requirements:


Role & responsibilities and core competencies

As a Junior Barrister, your tasks will include:

  • To provide expert legal analysis on matters related to business and human rights, civil litigation and international law.
  • To act as a conduit for the CEO between various teams across the business, as well as regularly liaising with key external stakeholders.
  • To review drafts of key pleadings and correspondence, providing strategic insight and support to litigation teams.
  • To conduct legal research and analyse complex legal issues.
  • To lead on the analysis of new litigation opportunities across the business, providing opinions.
  • To travel internationally to represent the firm's interests, attend external meetings and investigate new litigation opportunities.
  • To collaborate with partners and senior lawyers to develop legal strategies.
  • To assist the General Counsel function by providing secondtier review of key contracts and agreements.
  • To stay uptodate with the latest legal developments, international conventions and human rights issues.

What you'll bring to Pogust Goodhead:

Essential

  • Qualified UK Barrister with significant experience in civil litigation.
  • Excellent academic record.
  • Strong knowledge and expertise relevant to Pogust Goodhead's practice areas.
  • Ability to travel internationally at short notice and adapt to different legal systems and cultures.
  • Excellent communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to convey complex legal arguments effectively.
  • Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
  • High level of professionalism, integrity and commitment to human rights principles.
Ability to act as a representative of the CEO and the firm, demonstrating sound judgment and discretion.

Benefits

  • 25 days of annual leave (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Paternity leave 2 months paid enhanced leave
  • Maternity leave 6 months paid enhanced leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme access to counselling and a variety of external support for you and your family members
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Ebikes and gym discounts (salary sacrifice schemes)
  • Season ticket loans
  • 2 paid CSR / charity days per year

Pogust Goodhead employee commitment


At Pogust Goodhead we believe in championing personal growth and achievements, but first and foremost, we are also a team, and a team is strongest when everyone feels that they are supported and valued as individuals.

We know that our team are the heart of Pogust Goodhead and that is why 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 how we work
  • Our commitment to building an inclusive workplace


Pogust Goodhead is an equal opportunities employer who believes passionately that our team should represent the diversity of the clients that we support.

We are committed to providing a place of work that provides fair and equal career growth and learning opportunities to all its employees.

We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind within our company and we celebrate creating a culture offering opportunity for all, regardless of race, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, disability, or religious beliefs.

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