Human Rights Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Southeast England is seeking a Human Rights Solicitor to manage their own caseload and supervise junior colleagues. This role involves tackling high-value cases related to individual freedoms and civil liberties. The ideal candidate will have strong business development skills and a proven track record in public law or human rights. The firm offers a competitive salary ranging from £60k to £85k.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil liberties, public law, or human rights.
• Ability to handle litigated cases independently.
• Strong business development and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise caseloads.
• Develop strong client relationships.
• Handle litigated cases independently.

Skills

Client relationship development

Litigation experience

Business development skills

Job description

Overview

Job title: Human Rights Solicitor
Location: Any Southeast Location (Southampton, Brighton or Gatwick)
Salary: £60k-£85k - depending on experience
PQE Level: 2+
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

My client, a nationally integrated full UK Top 100 firm, is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Public Law and Human Rights team. This unique role offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload, supervise junior colleagues, and work on high-value cases that truly make a difference, focusing on matters involving the protection of individual freedoms and rights as well as civil liberties.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise caseloads.
• Develop strong client relationships.
• Tackle a range of work covering elements of public law, education, health and social care and more.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation, working with standout individual lawyers.
• Handle litigated cases independently where possible with exceptional business development skills.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience in civil liberties, public law, or human rights is preferred.
• Ability to handle litigated cases independently.
• Strong business development and client relationship skills.

How to apply / Contact

For more information on this role or other opportunities within the Southeast in general please contact Will Webster at Chadwick Nott:

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*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*