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Join Good Law Project as a Legal Manager and champion social change through impactful group litigation
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Salary
£68000
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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Organisation summary: Good Law Project is a pioneering not-for-profit organization that uses the law to create a more equitable and democratic society. They are known for their high-profile legal cases that challenge abuses of power, protect the environment, and promote fairness. The organization's mission is to use legal intervention to enforce the rule of law and to secure a better, fairer future for all. As a Legal Manager for Good Law Project, you will play a crucial role in shaping the landscape of group litigation and campaigning for social change.
- Reporting to the Legal Director, you will lead the development and execution of group litigation cases.
- Collaborate with the team to create effective legal campaigns.
- Be at the forefront of using legal strategies to drive social progress.
- Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales, practising or non-practising.
- At least five years of legal experience and group litigation expertise.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and a deep understanding of the economics of group litigation.
- A passion for social justice and alignment with Good Law Project's vision.
- Leadership experience with the ability to mentor junior staff.
Benefits include a competitive salary of £68,000 per annum, 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, enhanced pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, and flexible working options.
Good Law Project is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages candidates from all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups, to apply.
Good Law Project is seeking a Legal Manager (qualified) Group Litigation. This is a full-time permanent role with a hybrid working model, with an office in central London and options for flexibility to work from home. The postholder will be expected to attend our central London office regularly – minimum of 2/3 days a week.
The Role: Reporting to the Legal Director, the Legal Manager will have day-to-day responsibility for sourcing, scoping, developing and running Good Law Project’s group litigation cases and projects. The role also involves working with the team to build successful campaigns.
Job Requirements: We are looking for a candidate who is qualified as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales (practising or non-practising). The candidate should have five years of experience working in a legal environment (including training contract or paralegal work) and at least five years of group litigation experience with the ability to manage multiple projects at once. An understanding of the economics of group litigation and an interest in social change and how the law can be used to deliver it is essential. The candidate should be committed to Good Law Project’s vision of what a better world looks like and have experience of leading and managing junior members of staff.
Benefits: The salary for this role is £68,000 per annum with generous benefits including 25 days annual holiday plus public holidays, enhanced pension contribution, private medical health insurance, life assurance and flexible/hybrid working.
Application Details: If you have any questions about the role please contact: [email removed - click apply for more details]. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, LGBTQ+ or relationship status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or social class. We particularly welcome applications from racialised ethnic groups and/or those with lived experience of disadvantage.
