Human Rights Solicitor

Austen Lloyd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Training & mentoring

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive culture

Job summary

Austen Lloyd is recruiting a Human Rights Solicitor in London for a public law and civil liberties practice within a Legal 500 firm. The role offers exposure to high-profile matters, hybrid working, and a clear progression path. The ideal candidate has 5+ years PQE and fluent English and Russian.

The firm emphasizes ongoing training, mentoring, and a collaborative culture, with a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in human rights, public law, or civil liberties.
• Fluent in English and Russian (spoken and written).
• Strong advocacy, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Passionate about social justice and access to legal representation.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Advising individuals, organisations, and interest groups on human rights matters.
• Handling claims involving civil liberties, discrimination, unlawful detention, and breaches of fundamental rights.
• Managing judicial review proceedings and public law challenges.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and legal submissions.
• Representing clients in court proceedings and liaising with counsel where required.
• Conducting legal research and staying informed on legislative and case law developments.
• Supporting strategic litigation and policy-related work where appropriate.
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

English

Russian

Advocacy

Job description

Human Rights Solicitor - Legal 500 Firm - London

Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression Path

A highly regarded Legal 500 firm in London is seeking a Human Rights Solicitor to join its specialist and highly respected team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor passionate about public law and civil liberties to work on impactful, high-profile matters while benefiting from strong progression, hybrid working, and a competitive salary package.

The Role

From a recruitment perspective, this position offers exposure to complex and meaningful work, including:

• Advising individuals, organisations, and interest groups on human rights matters
• Handling claims involving civil liberties, discrimination, unlawful detention, and breaches of fundamental rights
• Managing judicial review proceedings and public law challenges
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and legal submissions
• Representing clients in court proceedings and liaising with counsel where required
• Conducting legal research and staying informed on legislative and case law developments
• Supporting strategic litigation and policy-related work where appropriate
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Clear and structured career progression within a Legal 500 ranked team
• Exposure to high-profile and impactful human rights work
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working culture

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in human rights, public law, or civil liberties work
• Fluent in both English and Russian (spoken and written)
• Strong advocacy, drafting, and analytical skills
• Passionate about social justice and access to legal representation
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and work effectively within a team
• Ambitious and motivated to develop within a leading specialist practice