Male Lawyer in Management Takes Second Paternity Leave | Authense Law Firm

Authense Law Firm (Authense Law Office / Minato-ku, Tokyo) is a firm that, under the brand slogan "Focus on Emotions," not only provides legal solutions but also addresses challenges by empathizing with people's feelings.

We are pleased to announce that a male lawyer in a management position at our firm has taken a three-month paternity leave following the birth of his second child.

Second Time, Following First Child's Birth, This Time as a Manager

For the lawyer concerned, this leave is his second, following the birth of his first child. While he was not in a management position during his first leave, this time he took leave while holding a responsible management role.

The expansion of his responsibilities between his first and second leaves indicates that taking time off from work for childcare does not necessarily mean an interruption in career development.

While Male Participation in Childcare is Expanding, Long-Term Leave Remains Limited

According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's FY2024 Equal Employment Survey, the rate of male paternity leave acquisition rose to 40.5%, up from 30.1% in the previous year. However, approximately 40% of leaves are less than two weeks, indicating that while the trend of men taking time off for childcare is expanding, instances of securing a substantial period of time are still not common.

Reference: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: Points of the FY2024 Childcare Leave Acquisition Rate Survey Results (Equal Employment Survey)

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Against this backdrop, the fact that a lawyer, a profession often perceived as busy, took a three-month paternity leave following the birth of his second child while fulfilling managerial duties, is considered a catalyst for thinking about balancing childcare and career.

Creating an Environment that Supports Balancing Life Events and Career

At our firm, we value not only solving legal issues but also approaching problem-solving by empathizing with people's feelings. This philosophy applies not only to the services we provide to our clients but also to the working styles of each and every staff member.

Life events such as childcare and elder care can happen to anyone. Therefore, we believe it is important to respect working styles that suit individual circumstances, regardless of gender or position.

Our firm will continue to work on creating an environment where staff members can continue to work with peace of mind while building their careers.

Interview Released on the Background of the Decision and Changes After Returning to Work

This time, an interview article with the male lawyer who took a three-month leave due to the birth of his second child has been released.

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