
Associate - Brazilian Qualified
Há 4 dias
**ABOUT POGUST GOODHEAD**
Pogust Goodhead 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 on behalf of over 200,000 Brazilian individuals and businesses arising out of the collapse of the Fundao Dam. The firm is also at the cutting-edge of group consumer claims, representing thousands of affected clients throughout Europe and across the globe.
Globally, Pogust Goodhead now boasts over 100 lawyers and 500 staff in countries including the US, having recently merged with sister firm Pogust Millrood LLC, one of the leading mass tort and personal injury firms in the United States. Pogust Goodhead also has offices in the UK, the Netherlands and Brazil. See our website for more information about our firm.
**Why is this role crucial for Pogust Goodhead?**
**Requirements**:
**What will you be doing?**
You will play an invaluable part in our vision, working with the team on large, complex and fast paced international litigations.
Taking initial instructions from partners and senior associates and delegating to trainee solicitors and paralegals when appropriate, you will be involved in:
- Conducting research, drafting and reviewing documentation
- Attending meetings with external counsel, experts and clients
- Supervising Trainees and Paralegals
- Managing legal documentation and demonstrating effective case management skills
- Assisting the firm in achieving its professional objectives
- Developing and maintaining relationships with external counsel, expert witnesses, financial partners and other external parties
- Assisting with Pogust Goodhead’s business development objectives, including raising the firm’s profile by partaking in marketing, corporate comms, preparing publications and attending industry conferences
**What you’ll bring to Pogust Goodhead**
We are looking for experienced, Brazilian qualified lawyers who are as passionate about the work that we undertake.
Applicants should possess excellent academic credentials and be able to demonstrate their experience in civil litigation and/or collective proceedings, ideally with at least 3+ years PQE. Applicants should have a keen interest in environmental protection and human rights.
Applicants should combine strong technical skills with superior analytical skills, and the ability to understand our clients’ needs in order to implement robust litigation and client management strategies.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy, as well as an ability to organise effectively.
Confident communication, an ability to work calmly under pressure alongside strong interpersonal and collaboration skills will be key in this role, as will a demonstrably flexible approach to work to ensure deadlines are met.
We always look for Associates who possess genuine empathy and passion for the clients we represent.
**Benefits**
**Pogust Goodhead employee commitment**
At Pogust Goodhead we believe in championing personal growth and achievements, but first and foremost, we’re 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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