Associate

Associate Liverpool

Description

PGMBM is a unique partnership between British, Brazilian and American lawyers, with particular expertise in group litigation and is currently managing some of the largest claims in English legal history including claims arising from the collapse of the Fundão Dam, the largest environmental disaster in the history of Brazil. The firm is also at the cutting-edge of group consumer claims, representing thousands of affected clients throughout Europe and across the globe.

PGMBM, has grown globally, expanding out of its London offices into Europe and the United States. See our website for more information about our firm.

Why is this role crucial for PGMBM?

PGMBM now requires an Associate to join our litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have excellent management and preferably cross-border litigation experience with a keen interest in one or more of the following fields:

• Environmental protection and Human rights; and
• Data protection;
• Consumer product liability;
• Medical product liability;
• Competition law.

We are looking for Associates with a range of experience at this level who are able to provide excellent support to the Senior Associates and Partners in order to implement various legal strategies and ensure that we have day-to-day control of our documentation. The opportunities will range from drafting documents to partaking in the management of case strategy and maintaining communications with external parties, clients and councils. This role provides the opportunity to help manage some of the high-profile cases we currently oversee. We are looking for candidates who are looking to grow in a firm where they will be given responsibilities in the day to day conduct of litigation cases. This exceptional opportunity suits 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.

Role & responsibilities and core competencies

*Ad hoc duties commensurate with your role are also included in the below

*The following is not an exhaustive or definitive list and is subject to change based on the needs of the business and appropriate experience

• Work with the team on large, complex and fast paced contentious cases, including multi-jurisdictional disputes
• Taking initial instructions from partners and senior associates and delegating to trainees and paralegal when appropriate
• Conducting research, drafting and reviewing of documentation
• Managing meetings effectively by setting clear agendas
• Assist the firm in achieving its professional objectives
• Develop and maintain relationships with external counsel, expert witnesses, financial partners and other external parties
• Supervise trainees and paralegals
• Manage legal documentation and demonstrate effective case management
• Contribute to PGMBM's business developments, including raising the firm's profile by partaking in marketing activities and contributing to the firm's publications

Requirements

• Have an excellent academic record (minimum 2.1 equivalent degree)
  • Preferably commendations and distinctions in GDL/LPC/BPTC
• NQ- 5PQE or equivalent with the majority of experience gained in an English litigation practice
• Strong technical skills with experience in English litigation, preferably with experience in environmental protection, data protection, competition or consumer/medical product liability fields
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand the clients' needs and an ability to adopt the best-case strategy
• Excellent knowledge of the English civil procedure rules
• Great attention to detail and accuracy to produce work which is consistently of a high standard
• Very strong organisational skills, file management and time/record keeping
• Confident communicator able to work calmly under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by previous collaborative work with external and internal parties
• Demonstrate flexible approach to work to ensure client deadlines are met and clients are communicated with efficiently
• Have empathy and passion for the clients we represent

Desirable

• Experience in pro-bono or social justice/human rights work

Benefits

• Private medical insurance (Vitality)
• Private pension scheme (People's Pension)
• Life Assurance (Canada Life)
• Enhanced sickness pay - 10 days paid leave over a 12-month period
• Paid study leave - 5 days per year
• Paternity leave - 2 months paid enhanced leave
• Maternity leave - 6 months paid enhanced leave
• Pregnancy & loss policy - support for women and their partners who have been affected by pregnancy loss
• Fertility treatment leave- 5 days per year
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme -access to counselling and a variety of external support for you and your family members (Health Assured)
• Eye test vouchers
• 'Grammarly' package support
• 1Password personal account
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Relaunched referral bonus (£500-2000 depending on role)
• Cycle to work scheme
• 5 days paid 'time off for dependents' per rolling year
• 2 days per year paid CSR / charity days
• 25 days of annual leave