Lawyer (Human Rights/Public Law Charity)

CIVITAS RECRUITMENT; London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal organisation is seeking a capable and motivated Lawyer for a 12-month fixed term role focused on public law and human rights. The postholder will manage a public law caseload, provide legal representation, and contribute to significant cases with real social impact. This opportunity offers flexible hybrid working, with central London as the primary location. Applicants should be qualified solicitors or barristers with relevant experience in public law and litigation.

Benefits

10% pension contribution after one year

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong legal research and communication skills.
• Commitment to equality, fairness, and access to justice.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage a strategic public law caseload, including judicial review.
• Provide legal advice and representation to individuals and organisations.
• Contribute to policy, training, and cross-departmental initiatives.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Resilience

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive (England & Wales)

Job description

Lawyer (12-month fixed term, Human Rights/Public Law Charity)

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a respected legal organisation championing fairness and accountability. We are seeking a capable and motivated solicitor to join their team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to strategic public law litigation with real social impact. The role can be worked remotely within England under the flexible working scheme.

Role Overview

The postholder will support a highly regarded casework team in advancing public law challenges that protect rights and hold government to account. The role offers the chance to work on significant cases while collaborating with colleagues in research, policy, and training. Supervision will be provided by the Legal Director, within a supportive and inclusive team environment.

Key Duties

Manage a strategic public law caseload, including judicial review. Provide legal advice and representation to individuals and organisations. Undertake litigation and legal research, ensuring compliance with professional requirements. Contribute to policy, training, and cross-departmental initiatives. Supervise junior caseworkers where appropriate.

Candidate Requirements

Strong legal research and communication skills. Commitment to equality, fairness, and access to justice. Ability to manage competing priorities with resilience and professionalism.Qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive (England & Wales). Experience in public law and conducting judicial review litigation.

Terms

Contract: 12 months, fixed term (parental leave cover) Location: Central London, with hybrid working (3 office days per week during probation) Hours: Full-time (35 hrs) or part-time (min. 28 hrs) Salary: c. £47,777 per annum pro rata Pension: 10% after one year (statutory minimum during first year) Annual leave: 25 days + bank holidays

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit a completed application form by Saturday 6^th September. Interviews will take place from 24 September 2025, with final stages (if required) on 30 September 2025.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.