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.
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