Job Description
Public Law & Human Rights Solicitor A Public Law or Human Rights Solicitor is wanted for an excellent opportunity with a Top 50 law firm based in Leeds. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. My client is an award winning, international law firm with an excellent reputation in the market. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are looking to recruit a Public Law or Human Rights Solicitor to join their Chambers ranked team. The team is nationally recognised for holding public bodies to account, challenging injustices, and fighting for the rights of vulnerable individuals and communities. As a Civil Liberties Lawyer you will focus on cases involving actions against the police, local authorities and also inquest work. You will run your own caseload and will be responsible for supervising junior colleagues. You will be commercially aware with an interest in business development and engaging with the media with the support of a press team. Applications are invited from Solicitors with at least 4 years PQE and you will have experience of working on civil claims against public bodies, court of protection, human rights or public law cases. Benefits: This is an outstanding opportunity to join a Top 50 firm that offers a great work-life balance and fabulous benefits, including:
* Flexible working hours/hybrid working
* Company pension scheme
* Enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme
* Performance related bonus scheme
* Private healthcare, including optional coverage for your family
* Income protection
* Life assurance
* Interest free travel loan scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
* Discounted gym membership
* Discounted dental scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
Apply now for immediate consideration.