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
* 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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