Male Lawyer in Management Position Takes Second "Childcare Leave"｜Authense Law Firm

Authense Law Firm (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo) operates under the brand slogan "Focus on Emotions." We are a firm that 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 3-month childcare leave following the birth of his second child.

Second Leave Following the Birth of the First Child, This Time as a Manager This is the second time the lawyer has taken childcare leave, 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 role between the first and second leaves demonstrates that taking time off for childcare does not necessarily mean an interruption in career development.

Male Participation in Childcare is Expanding, But Long-Term Leave Remains Limited According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's FY2024 Basic Survey on Employment Trends, the rate of men taking childcare leave has risen to 40.5%, up from 30.1% in the previous year. However, approximately 40% of those who take leave do so for less than two weeks. While the movement for men to take time off for childcare is spreading, the number of cases where they secure a significant amount of time remains limited.

Reference: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: Key Points of the FY2024 Childcare Leave Acquisition Rate Survey Results (Basic Survey on Employment Trends) https://tomoiku.mhlw.go.jp/assets/pdf/activity/document_R6.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Against this backdrop, we believe that a lawyer, who is generally perceived as having a demanding profession, taking a 3-month childcare leave for the birth of his second child while also fulfilling management duties, can serve as an inspiration for balancing childcare and career.

Towards Creating an Environment that Supports the Balance of Life Events and Careers At our firm, we value not only resolving legal issues but also approaching problem-solving with empathy for people's feelings. This philosophy extends not only to the services we provide to our clients but also to the working styles of each of our staff members. Life events such as childcare and nursing care can happen to anyone. Therefore, we believe it is important that working styles are respected according to individual circumstances, regardless of gender or position. Our firm will continue to strive to create an environment where our staff can work with peace of mind while advancing their careers. Interview Revealing the Background of the Decision and Changes After Returning to Work Published We have published an interview article with the male lawyer who took a 3-month leave for the birth of his second child. This i