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Head of Public Law Team – Senior Solicitor

Cardiff | Public / Administrative Law | Claimant-Focused

An established claimant-side law firm is seeking an experienced Public / Administrative Law Solicitor to take on a senior leadership role heading its Public Law team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior solicitor or existing head of department to lead a specialist practice handling complex, high-impact public law work, including judicial review proceedings, education and social care matters, public service challenges, and inquests or inquiries.

The Opportunity

  • Lead and develop a specialist public law team
  • Manage complex public law and judicial review cases, including High Court proceedings
  • Play a key role in the strategic growth of the department
  • Ensure high standards of compliance and quality, including legal aid requirements
  • Maintain excellent client care and professional standards

The Ideal Candidate

  • Substantial experience in public and administrative law
  • Strong track record in judicial review litigation
  • Good working knowledge of legal aid funding and compliance
  • Leadership or supervisory experience, or readiness to step into a leadership role
  • Confident communicator with a claimant-focused approach

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Pension and death in service benefits
  • Ongoing professional development and wellbeing support

For further details or a confidential discussion, please get in touch. Applications are welcomed from experienced public law solicitors looking to take the next step in their career. Please click APPLY

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Location:
Newport, Wales, United Kingdom
Salary:
£150,000 - £200,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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